Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out Location: Salford / Sites across Manchester Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE Working: Office & site based, with 1 day WFH Start:

ASAP - ideally by 28 September 2026 The Opportunity Our client, a successful commercial fit-out business based in Salford, is looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Junior Project Manager to join their team.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Junior/Assistant QS with around 2 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to take the next step into Project Management. You'll work closely with a Senior Project Manager on larger CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects, whilst being given the opportunity to take ownership of your own smaller projects.

It's a genuine career progression role, designed to develop you into a Project Manager and ultimately a Senior PM over the long term.

Key Responsibilities Support Senior PMs in delivering larger commercial office fit-out projects.<br />Manage smaller projects independently, typically £10K-£100K in value.<br />Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.<br />Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.<br />Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.<br />Attend client meetings and provide project updates.<br />Help identify and resolve project issues and risks.<br />Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.<br />Build strong relationships with Estates, Landlords and other key stakeholders.<br />About You You'll ideally have:

Around 2 years' post-graduate construction experience.<br />Commercial office fit-out experience, particularly CAT A/CAT B.<br />Previous experience working on site.<br />Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.<br />The ambition to move into Project Management and progress into more senior roles.<br />Why This Role?

This is more than just an Assistant PM position. It's a chance for a young construction professional to broaden their experience, get involved in live projects and develop the operational and client-facing skills needed to become a successful Project Manager.

You'll have the support of experienced Senior PMs but will also be trusted with your own projects from day one, giving you a clear route towards Project Manager and Senior Project Manager positions. Interviewing immediately - two-stage process.

If you're ready to make the move from QS into Project Management, this could be an excellent next step in your career