Job description
Excellent opportunity or an aspiring project manager to join our client as an Assistant Project Manager in a career-starter role.
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time; Permanent
Salary: up to £26,000 + performance related bonus
Hours: Monday - Friday
Location: Barnstaple, office based
About our client:
Dynamic interior design, in-house joinery and fit-out business, delivering high-quality commercial spaces for leading brands, designers and architects across the UK and beyond. Acting as Principal Contractor, they simplify the process for their clients by managing everything from conceptual and technical design, contractor coordination and procurement to in-house joinery fabrication, insurance and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Job Type: Full Time; Permanent
Salary: up to £26,000 + performance related bonus
Hours: Monday - Friday
Location: Barnstaple, office based
About our client:
Dynamic interior design, in-house joinery and fit-out business, delivering high-quality commercial spaces for leading brands, designers and architects across the UK and beyond. Acting as Principal Contractor, they simplify the process for their clients by managing everything from conceptual and technical design, contractor coordination and procurement to in-house joinery fabrication, insurance and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager:
- Assist in the planning and delivery of retail fit-out projects below Senior/Project managers.
- Support procurement of materials and subcontract packages
- Help manage project programmes and track progress against key milestones
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
- Attend site meetings and assist with reporting
- Monitor costs and support budget tracking
- Assist with health & safety documentation and compliance
- Support quality control and snagging processes
- Maintain clear communication with clients and stakeholders
- Ensure project documentation is organised and up to date
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Full UK driving licence & Willingness to travel to project sites
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building Surveying, or related field
- Previous experience in construction, interiors, or retail fit-out
- Understanding of construction drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of project management principles
- CSCS card
- Proactive and eager to learn
- Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Commercially aware
- Calm under pressure
- Opportunity to grow within a developing retail fit-out business
- 28 days holiday
- Performance related bonus applicable
- Exposure to national retail projects
- Support and mentoring from experienced directors
- Company pension