Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Office Fit-Out

Location: Salford / Sites across Manchester

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE

Working: Office & site based, with 1 day WFH

Start: ASAP - ideally by 28 September 2026

The Opportunity

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Support Senior PMs in delivering larger commercial office fit-out projects.
Manage smaller projects independently, typically £10K-£100K in value.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients.
Attend sites across Manchester and monitor progress, quality and programme.
Assist with project budgets, valuations, variations and procurement.
Attend client meetings and provide project updates.
Help identify and resolve project issues and risks.
Coordinate design information and ensure projects are delivered safely and to programme.
Build strong relationships with Estates, Landlords and other key stakeholders.
About You

You'll ideally have:

Around 2 years' post-graduate construction experience.
Commercial office fit-out experience, particularly CAT A/CAT B.
Previous experience working on site.
Strong commercial awareness and communication skills.
The ambition to move into Project Management and progress into more senior roles.
Why This Role?

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.

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.

Interviewing immediately - two-stage process.

If you're ready to make the move from QS into Project Management, this could be an excellent next step in your career