Assistant Project Manager

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Northampton or Nottingham (with nationwide travel)

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Car

Recruiter: 360 Recruitment Ltd

Reason for Hire:
Due to an internal move, our client is now seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support key projects within a long-standing framework with a major supermarket brand.

Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established main contractor with over 8 years’ experience delivering projects for a major supermarket brand — a testament to their consistent quality and ability to meet exceptionally high client standards. Project values typically range from £750K to £7M, covering both refurbishment and new build schemes across the UK.

The Role:
This is a unique opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join a specialist framework delivering high-quality retail projects. You will initially support schemes including a project in Nottingham, £1.8M in value and in Southampton £2.8M in value, with further projects to follow.

The role is site-focused and requires regular travel and staying away, working closely within an established delivery team to ensure projects meet strict client expectations and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of multiple retail projects within the framework
Assist in managing site operations, programme, and coordination
Ensure all works align with client processes and high standards
Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive successful project outcomes
Maintain strong communication across all stakeholders
Candidate Requirements:

Skills:

Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work within structured processes and client expectations
Adaptable and willing to learn within a high-performing environment
Knowledge & Experience:

Background in construction with a solid foundational understanding
Retail or fit-out experience advantageous
Open to junior/“green” candidates with the right attitude and basic knowledge
Experience supporting site or project teams beneficial
Qualifications:

CSCS, SMSTS, NVQ or similar (advantageous but not essential)
What’s on Offer:

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
42.5-hour working week
Company car provided (or own vehicle within policy guidelines)
All travel, accommodation, and expenses covered upfront
Phone, laptop, and uniform provided
Long-term opportunity within a secure, high-performing framework
Additional Information:
This role is best suited to someone who is flexible and comfortable working away from home, as this is a key part of the position. The successful candidate will need to align with established processes and contribute positively to a high-standard client environment.

Apply now if this role aligns with your experience, and a senior consultant will contact you to discuss the opportunity further.

INDLON 

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job