Assistant Project Manager

OVERVIEW

Atkins Search is hiring an Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham on behalf of a prestigious, Nottingham-based Construction Consultancy. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking to progress their career in construction project management by working on high-profile infrastructure and real estate developments across the East and West Midlands.

If you're currently a Graduate Project Manager ready to take the next step, you’ll still be considered for this Assistant Project Manager role in Birmingham.

CLIENT

Our client is a nationally recognised, market-leading Construction Consultancy, renowned for delivering award-winning schemes in both the public and private industry sectors throughout the East and West Midlands.

With offices in Nottingham City Centre and projects across Birmingham, this unique opportunity offers the chance to become an essential part of a dynamic team, working alongside some of the Midlands' top construction professionals.

ROLE

As an Assistant Project Manager in Birmingham, you’ll work across a range of sectors including:

Defence
Residential
Healthcare
Education
Commercial development
Office projects
You’ll be primarily based in Birmingham or Nottingham, supporting senior project managers to deliver complex real estate and infrastructure projects. Your role will be hands-on, spanning the full project life cycle, from initial planning to final delivery, while helping manage client expectations and key stakeholder relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working as an Assistant Project Manager for an award-winning, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with full end-to-end project delivery
Supporting the tendering and procurement process
Providing continuous project support and administration
Attending regular client and stakeholder meetings
Preparing clear, accurate progress reports
Assisting in cost control and budget management
Liaising directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
PERSON

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager who can demonstrate:

Previous experience in construction, ideally within a construction consultancy environment
A relevant degree in construction, project management, or a related field
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong motivation and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel
A sound understanding of project management in the construction industry
REMUNERATION

In return, our client offers a highly attractive benefits package, along with the chance to work on some of the UK’s most high-profile developments:

Competitive base salary
Employer pension contribution
Annual performance-based bonus
Flexible working hours and hybrid options
Generous holiday entitlement
Annual salary reviews
Structured training and CPD opportunities
Mileage and expenses covered
Company laptop and mobile phone
Friendly, inclusive team culture with regular social events
Clear promotion path with realistic progression opportunities