calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.

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Assistant Project Manager (Built Environment)

Location: Orpington or Winchester (hybrid)

Hours: 35 per week

The role and responsibilities:

As an Assistant Project Manager you'll support our team of Employer’s Agents in managing construction projects on behalf of the Client, ensuring contractual compliance, cost control, quality assurance, and timely delivery. You’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle – from pre‑contract through to completion and defects – developing a strong grounding in contracts, cost control, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

You’ll work closely with contractors, consultants and internal teams, building practical skills and confidence while learning how high‑quality projects are delivered in a professional consultancy environment.

What you'll be doing:

Project & Contract Administration

• Assist in administering building contracts (e.g. JCT Design & Build or similar)

• Support the preparation and issue of contract documentation, notices, and instructions

• Maintain accurate project records, trackers, and correspondence logs

• Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations

Programme & Progress Monitoring

• Attend site and progress meetings, recording minutes and actions

Cost & Commercial Support

• Assist in monitoring project costs against budgets

• Support the assessment of variations, valuations, and payment applications

• Help track change control procedures and employer approvals

Quality & Compliance

• Support monitoring of works against employer’s requirements and specifications

• Assist with inspections, snagging, and defect management

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders

• Support communication between the Employer, design team, and contractor

• Assist in managing queries and information flow

Pre‑Completion & Handover

• Assist in managing practical completion processes

• Support compilation and review of handover documentation, O&M manuals, and warranties

• Assist with defect period administration and close‑out processes

What you'll need:

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction /Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Property, or related discipline (or working towards)

• Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS, CIOB, or similar) – desirable but not essential

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Good understanding of construction processes and contracts

• Ability to work accurately with detail and documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities

• Proactive, professional, and eager to learn

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.

• Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.

• Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.

• Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.

• Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.

• Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing

If you are a talented individual, with a commercial mind, and align to our values, please apply. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within our construction consultancy, please connect with us so you can be notified about relevant future vacancies.

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.