Location: Hertford, SG14
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000
Working Hours: Monday – Friday (9am-5pm)
Job Code: MJ2336
Assistant Project Manager
Based in a lovely office right in the heart of Hertford, our client is a family-owned business with over 55 years of success under their belt. They’re a fantastic team who genuinely care about their people, making it a brilliantly supportive place to build your career.
Right now, they’re looking for a driven Assistant Project Manager to join their growing Project Delivery Team!
The ideal candidate will come from a background in project administration or early-stage project management, bringing great communication skills, a full UK driving licence, and a valid passport for the occasional trip abroad. If you’re proactive, love solving problems, and are excited to keep learning, you’ll fit right in.
With a clear pathway to step up to Project Manager within about two years, this is an exciting time to join the team and make the role your own.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery, logistics, and Health & Safety paperwork.
- Act as a key contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to keep projects running smoothly.
- Assist with project scheduling, applications for payment, and technical requirements.
- Attend progress meetings and regularly update key stakeholders.
- Visit project sites across the UK (and occasionally Europe) to monitor progress and ensure seamless delivery.
Candidate Requirements:
- At least 2 years in project administration or early-stage project management (construction, acoustics, M&E, or HVAC experience is a bonus, but not essential).
- Full UK driving licence, valid passport, and willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally abroad (including overnight stays).
- Excellent communication, strong organisation, and effective stakeholder management abilities.
- Proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous learning and personal development.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Private health insurance, life assurance (Death in Service), and a company pension scheme.
- Clear progression pathway to Project Manager within approximately two years.
- Support towards NVQ qualifications following probation, plus ongoing training and professional development.
- Regular company social events and a supportive team environment.
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