Assistant Project Manager

Role: Assistant Project Manager

Location: London

Salary: Up to £45,000

Role Overview

We are seeking a Assistant Project Manager to support the technical delivery of structural steel projects from design through fabrication and installation. The role is focused on engineering coordination, technical problem-solving, and project support, ensuring designs are buildable, compliant, and delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key link between design, detailing, fabrication, and site teams.

Review engineering information, drawings, and models to ensure accuracy and buildability.

Assist Project Managers with technical input during planning and delivery stages.

Ensure engineering solutions align with project specifications and standards.

Support quality inspections, snagging, and technical close-out activities.

Identify clashes, detailing issues, and buildability risks within Tekla outputs.

Attend design meetings, coordination workshops, and site meetings as required.

Communicate clearly with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

Essential

Experience working as a Site Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or roles

Strong background in structural steel projects or metalwork would be desirable

Ability to review and understand Tekla models and fabrication drawings.

Understanding of buildability, fabrication, and site constraints.

Confident communicator with strong problem-solving skills.

Why This Role

This role plays a critical part in ensuring engineering information is technically sound, coordinated, and buildable, helping projects run smoothly from early design through to site delivery. It offers a clear path for progression into Senior Project Engineer or Project Management roles.

For more information please get in touch with our structural steel specialist Sharon O'Donnell