Assistant Project Manager

Location: London (Site & Office Based with Hybrid Working)

Department: Key Accounts

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Morris & Spottiswood is a leading provider of fitout, refurbishment, retrofit and construction services in the UK. As an independently owned firm, we’ve built our reputation on delivering quality without cutting corners. We aim high, act responsibly, and place real value on our people and clients. Over the past year, we’ve significantly expanded our presence in London and the South of England. This growth is driven by long-term client relationships, a strong project pipeline, and a commitment to doing things properly.

The Role

We are recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to join our London team, working on high-profile projects for a blue-chip client. This role is specifically designed for someone who wants to progress into a Project Manager position and is ready to learn by doing. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex construction projects from inception through to completion. You’ll be exposed to all stages of the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, while developing the technical, commercial, and leadership skills required to manage projects independently in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the day-to-day management of construction projects, ensuring delivery in line with client and company standards
• Assist in coordinating site activities, monitoring progress, and reporting on programme, quality, and risk
• Act as a professional point of contact for clients and stakeholders, helping to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Support project documentation, reporting, and internal governance processes
• Learn and apply construction methodologies, systems, and procedures aligned with client requirements
• Contribute to problem-solving on live projects, escalating issues appropriately and proactively
• Develop the skills and confidence to take on increased responsibility, with the aim of managing projects independently over time

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Academic qualification in construction or a related discipline, or equivalent on-site experience
• Experience supporting projects across multiple phases, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in client-facing environments
• Professional, organised, and able to operate with a degree of independence while taking direction when required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, live construction environment
• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with programming or software development is desirable but not essential, a willingness to learn is key

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious, proactive, and keen to build a long-term career in project management
• Confident engaging with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• High standards, strong work ethic, and a genuine interest in delivering quality outcomes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive, professional team environment
• The chance to work on high-profile projects for a blue-chip client
• Private Health Care
• 5% Employers Pension Contributions
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + an extra 1/2 day off for your birthday

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front of mind. Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team.