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Assistant Project Manager

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 44,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: M18, Openshaw, Manchester

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Location: Greater Manchester (primarily within M60)
🕘 Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (flexible working available)
📅 Contract: 6 Months (ASAP start) → Strong Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
💷 Competitive Rate (DOE)

We are currently recruiting for a Site Manager / Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of minor works projects across council-owned properties in Greater Manchester.

This role is ideal for someone looking to step up into site or project management, offering hands-on experience across live sites within a public-sector FM environment, with clear progression into a permanent role.

The Role

You will support the delivery of multiple small-scale refurbishment and maintenance projects (up to £70k), including bathroom refurbishments, electrical upgrades, and general building works across operational buildings such as community centres, museums, and public facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  * Support the day-to-day running of multiple sites across Greater Manchester

  * Supervise subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to standard

  * Assist in delivering refurbishment and minor works projects (up to £70k)

  * Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and maintain H&S documentation

  * Monitor progress and report updates to senior management

  * Ensure compliance with client specifications and council standards

  * Liaise with building users and stakeholders to minimise disruption

  * Assist with site logistics, materials coordination, and organisation

Requirements

  * CSCS Card (any level considered)

  * SMSTS

  * 3-Day First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

  * Some site-based experience (construction, FM, maintenance, or refurbishment)

  * Trade background or understanding of building trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

  * Basic IT skills (emails, reporting systems)

  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

What You’ll Get

  * Strong opportunity to move into a permanent role

  * Hands-on experience across multiple live projects

  * Exposure to public-sector and FM project delivery

  * Training, mentoring, and career development

  * Supportive team environment with real progression opportunities

Desirable

  * Experience working on council or public-sector buildings

  * Interest in progressing to NVQ Level 5 (or higher) in Construction/Project Management

  * Organised and proactive approach with ability to manage multiple small projects

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