Assistant Project Manager
hace 17 días
Tunbridge Wells
This role involves managing multiple property development and construction projects around Tunbridge Wells, taking responsibility from inception through to completion within a lean consultancy environment. It offers a hands-on position with strong progression opportunities, hybrid working, and support towards professional qualifications such as APC. Client Details Our client is a growing, independent property consultancy based in Tunbridge Wells. Established by senior leadership from a large, global consultancy, the business was created to deliver complex, high-value projects without the bureaucracy typically associated with larger firms. With a lean team structure, they offer a more agile and hands-on approach, working across a range of challenging development schemes in the local region. Description • Act as the primary point of contact across multiple live construction and development projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion, • Work closely with contractors and consultants to ensure compliance with building regulations, health & safety standards, and agreed project timelines, • Conduct regular site visits across projects located in and around Tunbridge Wells, monitoring progress and reporting updates to senior stakeholders, • Organise and lead site meetings, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to drive project delivery, • Support procurement activities including sourcing materials, obtaining cost estimates, and liaising with suppliers, • Prepare and issue tender documentation, assisting in the evaluation and appointment of contractors and consultants, • Monitor project costs, working alongside internal teams to review invoices, track budgets, and maintain financial control, • Experience as a Project Manager within property, construction, or consultancy environments, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a lean team structure, • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong organisational and communication skills, • Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and building compliance, • Experience coordinating contractors and consultants effectively, • Exposure to development or refurbishment projects is advantageous, • Salary of £45,000, • Hybrid working (3 days office/site-based, 2 days from home), • Opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects within a growing consultancy, • Clear progression pathway within a supportive, close-knit team, • APC support and ongoing professional development