Assistant Project Manager in Avonmouth, City of Bristol

Assistant Project Manager – Specialist Glazing

Location:       Bristol / North Somerset / Nr Avonmouth
Salary:          £32,000–£36,000 depending on experience
Predominantly office based, with travel to project sites

Have you gained experience on construction sites and want to develop into a Project Manager?

We’re recruiting for a specialist glazing contractor looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support projects from design through to installation and handover.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers, build your technical and commercial knowledge, and develop towards managing substantial subcontract packages yourself.

It could suit an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Construction Project Coordinator or someone in a similar role who wants to build on their practical site experience.

The opportunity

The business delivers internal glazed partitioning and specialist acoustic and fire-rated glazing packages across a range of construction projects.

You’ll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, with responsibilities increasing as your knowledge and confidence develop.

Working alongside a Project Manager, you’ll assist with:

• Design coordination: supporting CAD work, reviewing drawings and coordinating design information against client specifications.

• Procurement and production: organising materials, monitoring production schedules and coordinating deliveries.

• Site preparation: preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), health and safety paperwork, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality assurance documentation.

• Installation delivery: helping coordinate labour, installation teams, programmes and site activities.

• Project controls: tracking progress and budgets, identifying issues and supporting practical solutions.

• Communication: liaising with clients, suppliers, site teams and colleagues.

• Handover: coordinating snagging, certification and operation and maintenance (O&M) information.

You won’t be expected to arrive knowing every aspect of the role. The priority is a practical construction background, good judgement and a willingness to learn.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant construction or built environment experience, including time on site.

• Some involvement in RAMS preparation and familiarity with quality processes, ideally including QA records or ITPs.

• Good organisation and attention to detail.

• The confidence to communicate with different people, ask questions and follow through on tasks.

• Ambition to develop into a Project Manager.

• A valid driving licence, as travel to project sites is required.

Experience in glazing, partitioning, fit-out or a related specialist trade would be useful, but isn’t essential.

A relevant apprenticeship, HNC/HND, degree or other construction qualification would be welcome. Candidates who have developed their knowledge through practical experience are also encouraged to apply.

The ability to read construction drawings would be helpful, with CAD experience an advantage rather than a requirement.

What’s on offer

• £32,000–£38,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Support and guidance from experienced Project Managers.

• Exposure to design, procurement, production, installation and handover.

• The opportunity to develop specialist technical knowledge.

• Increasing responsibility as you work towards managing your own projects.

Working arrangements

This is predominantly an office-based role in the Bristol / North Somerset area. Office attendance is required five days a week when not visiting project sites.

To apply, send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.