Project Assistant to PM

Project Assistant rising to Project Manager
Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 + Profit Share + Salary Increases on Promotion

The Role – A well-established, market-leading family business in Wimborne requires career-focused Project Assistant to join its growing operations team.

Ideal for someone with experience in project coordination, customer service , operations support, or administration, this role offers a clear progression route to Project Manager after training.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects run smoothly — managing scheduling, procurement, and communication between clients, suppliers, and installers.
For the right person, this is a long-term career opportunity in a fast-growing, high-demand industry.

Key Responsibilities

Administration & Financial Support

* Prepare quotations, purchase orders, and reports

* Verify supplier invoices and assist with billing

* Track budgets, project timelines, and delivery milestones

Customer & Supplier Communication

* Liaise with clients, suppliers, and engineers

* Maintain clear, professional communication at all stages

* Ensure first-class customer service and timely delivery

Operational & Project Coordination

* Support the Project Manager with project documentation and reporting

* Coordinate deliveries and small warehouse operations

* Help streamline internal systems and improve efficiency

About You

You’re organised, proactive, and eager to develop a career in project management, operations, or construction.
You may currently work as a Project Coordinator, Customer Services,Construction Administrator, or Operations Assistant, or be a graduate with strong organisational skills.

Skills & Qualities:

* Experience in administration, coordination, or project support (B2B ideal)

* Excellent organisation, communication, and multitasking ability

* Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset

* Confident using Microsoft Office; CRM/job management systems a plus

* Interest in construction, installation, or the built environment desirable

* Reliable, ethical, and motivated to build a long-term career

About the Company

We are the UK’s market leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of commercial blinds and shading systems.
Family-run and proudly independent, we’ve spent over 30 years improving workplace environments in some of the UK’s most prestigious buildings.

We’re professional, agile, and supportive — with a stable, high-performing team, low staff turnover, and a culture that values personal development and teamwork.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary £25,000–£28,000 rising

* Profit share for all employees

* Clear career path to Project Manager

* Ongoing training, mentoring, and development

* Modern office with stocked kitchen

* Exposure to diverse clients and high-profile projects

We’re professional, agile, and supportive — with a stable, high-performing team, low staff turnover, and a culture that values personal development and teamwork