Assistant Project Manager

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 p/annum + Package (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join a growing team delivering high-quality laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences and technical refurbishment projects across Oxfordshire and the wider region.

This role is ideally suited to someone who has gained experience working for a leading fit-out contractor and is looking to progress their career within a specialist and fast-growing sector. Experience supporting the delivery of laboratory, pharmaceutical, cleanroom or highly serviced fit-out projects would be highly advantageous.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior project management teams, supporting the successful planning and delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the delivery of laboratory, pharmaceutical and technical fit-out/refurbishment projects.
• Assist with project planning, programming and coordination activities.
• Help manage subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades on site.
• Monitor project progress against programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Attend client, design team and subcontractor meetings, producing meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Assist with procurement activities and subcontractor package management.
• Support health and safety compliance across projects.
• Coordinate project documentation, reporting and change management processes.
• Assist with commissioning, snagging and project handover activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator or Site Management role within the construction sector.
• Experience working for a fit-out contractor, interiors contractor or specialist construction business.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Good understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project reporting tools.
• Eager to develop a long-term career within project management.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, cleanroom or technical fit-out projects.
• Experience supporting refurbishment and CAT A/CAT B fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of estimating, tendering, cost planning or pre-construction activities.
• Experience working within live operational environments.
• Relevant construction qualifications such as HNC, HND, Degree, SMSTS, CSCS or equivalent.

What''s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious laboratory, pharmaceutical and life sciences projects.
• Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced project professionals.
• Clear career progression to Project Manager and beyond.
• Collaborative, supportive and technically focused working environment.

If you have experience working within the fit-out sector and are looking to develop your career delivering complex laboratory and pharmaceutical projects, we''d be delighted to hear from you.