Assistant Project Manager

📍 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