We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Assistant Project Manager to join our Scotland schools account in Paisley.
40 Hours Per week (Standard business hours Monday to Friday)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of lifecycle, minor works and improvement projects across PFI school environments and complex FM estates.
In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating project delivery, managing smaller works packages and supporting Project Managers in the successful delivery of larger schemes.
You will be exposed to a diverse range of projects, gaining valuable experience across the full project lifecycle. This is a hybrid role, with your main office base located in Paisley.
What you will do
Project Delivery Support
* Support the planning and delivery of projects, including programmes, scopes and documentation
* Take ownership of smaller projects or workstreams
* Monitor progress against programme and elevate risks or delays
* Assist in managing project risks, issues and change
Coordination & Administration
* Maintain project documentation, trackers and compliance records
* Coordinate meetings, site visits and contractor activities
* Prepare project updates, reports and presentations
* Ensure accurate record keeping in line with governance requirements
Contractor Management
* Support contractor procurement and onboarding
* Review RAMS and ensure compliance prior to works
* Monitor performance, quality and programme delivery
* Assist with inspections, snagging and project close out
PFI & FM Project Support
* Support delivery of lifecycle and compliance works within PFI environments
* Ensure all project documentation is complete and accurate
* Coordinate works within live school environments, ensuring safe delivery
* Support asset data updates and condition tracking
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as a day‑to‑day contact for site teams, schools and contractors
* Support communication across project, operational and client teams
* Provide timely updates to Project Managers and stakeholders
What you will bring
Qualifications
* Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in construction, engineering or related field (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Skills & Knowledge
* Understanding of project management principles
* Strong organisational and coordination skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tools
Experience
* Experience in project coordination, FM or construction environments
* Experience working with contractors and stakeholders (desirable)
* Exposure to PFI or school environments (beneficial)
Technical Capability
* Ability to manage project documentation and workflows
* Basic understanding of cost, programme and risk management
* Awareness of compliance and HSEQ requirements
Personal Attributes
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Highly organised with attention to detail
* Proactive with a willingness to learn and develop
* Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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