Position: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Rotherham (Office-Based with Site Travel Across South Yorkshire)
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Manager to join a long-established construction contractor delivering domestic, commercial, and local authority projects across South Yorkshire.
This role is ideal for someone with early project management experience or a strong technical background who is looking to take the next step in their career. Working closely with senior management, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple construction projects ranging up to £1m in value.
With a supportive team environment and genuine opportunities for growth, this role offers excellent long-term progression to a full Project Manager position.
Assistant Project Manager - Job Overview
Support the planning, organisation, and coordination of construction projects from inception through to completion
Assist with project programming, documentation, procurement, and progress monitoring
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure effective communication
Help prepare RAMS, variations, valuations, project costings, and tender documentation
Attend site visits, carry out inspections, and assist in managing subcontractors and site supervisors
Coordinate materials procurement and ensure compliance with building regulations and company procedures
Support the management of multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining quality, programme, and budget
Assist in resolving site-based issues and promoting a proactive problem-solving approach
Assistant Project Manager - Requirements
Experience in construction project coordination or a related role (Assistant PM, Site Supervisor, Trainee PM, Technical Coordinator, etc.)
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with clients and site teams
Ability to read drawings, understand construction processes, and support project controls
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Full UK driving licence
Ambition to progress into a full Project Manager role
Assistant Project Manager - Salary & Benefits
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
Full-time, permanent role
Monday-Thursday: 8:00-16:30, Friday: 8:00-15:30
Company vehicle (fully expensed)
Company mobile phone
29 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
Workplace pension scheme
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
Structured training and clear career progression routeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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