Assistant Projects Manager | Refurbishment & Maintenance | Commercial - Leisure & Hospitality Sectors | Warlingham, Surrey | £40,000 – £45,000 + Vehicle
We are actively recruiting for an Assistant Projects Manager to join a fast-growing refurbishment and maintenance contractor delivering high-quality projects across the leisure and hospitality sectors, with project values ranging from £25k to £1.5m.
The hard services maintenance and projects provider operates with an office-based team of around 40 staff and over 80 site-based engineers, delivering refurbishment and maintenance services for a wide commercial client base. This role is perfectly suited for a candidate from a trade or site-based background who is keen to progress into an office-based project management career.
Employment Package
* Role: Assistant Projects Manager
* Company: Hard services Maintenance & Projects Provider with circa 120+ staff.
* Location: Warlingham, Surrey (office-based with site visits)
* Environment: Commercial - Leisure & Hospitality Refurbishment
* Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
* Vehicle: Company car or van provided
* Holidays: 28 days.
* Pension: Company pension scheme
* Training: Comprehensive training and structured development plan
* Progression: Clear career pathway to Project Manager
Role Overview
The Assistant Projects Manager will work directly alongside Senior Project Managers to support the delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects. Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the planning, coordination, and delivery of refurbishment and maintenance projects
* Carrying out site visits, surveys, and progress inspections
* Supporting cost control, procurement, and subcontractor coordination
* Assisting in preparing and monitoring project programmes and schedules
* Attending progress meetings and helping resolve on-site or project delivery issues
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation and company standards
* Assisting with project documentation, reporting requirements, and managing variations
Candidate Requirements
* Experience in a site-based or trade position (e.g., Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Tradesperson)
* SSSTS or SMSTS certification (essential)
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Full, clean UK driving licence
* Ability to commute daily to Warlingham, Surrey
* Ambition to build a long-term project management career
This is an exceptional opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join a reputable, expanding contractor offering long-term development, structured training, and exposure to a wide range of commercial refurbishment and maintenance projects. If you are looking to step into project management within a supportive and progressive business, apply today by submitting a full CV