Job Description
Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out
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Location: Salford / Sites across Manchester
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Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE
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Working: Office & site based, with 1 day WFH
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Start: ASAP - ideally by 28 September 2026
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The Opportunity
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Support Senior PMs in delivering larger commercial office fit-out projects.
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- Manage smaller projects independently, typically £10K-£100K in value.
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- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
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- Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.
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- Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.
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- Attend client meetings and provide project updates.
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- Help identify and resolve project issues and risks.
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- Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.
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- Build strong relationships with Estates, Landlords and other key stakeholders.
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About You
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You'll ideally have:
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- Around 2 years' post-graduate construction experience.
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- Commercial office fit-out experience, particularly CAT A/CAT B.
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- Previous experience working on site.
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- Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
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- The ambition to move into Project Management and progress into more senior roles.
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Why This Role?
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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.
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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.
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Interviewing immediately - two-stage process.
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If you're ready to make the move from QS into Project Management, this could be an excellent next step in your career.
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