Assistant Project Manager

We are looking for a proactive and driven Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic construction consultancy, working within our Public Sector team to support project delivery of varied construction projects covering Education, Healthcare, Blue Light and Local Government.

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services and support sustainability, whilst empowering and prioritising our people.

As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

The Assistant Project Manager role consists of assisting in the delivery of project management activities on various size projects in the public sector.

Please note, due to the nature of our clients you will be required to pass security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as project briefs, PEPs, risk registers, and Gateway/Governance papers

• Set up QA systems, project directories, templates and instruction logs

• Arrange meetings and workshops; prepare agendas and minutes

• Produce dashboards, monthly reports and meeting schedules

• Support procurement strategy development, tendering processes and value engineering reviews

• Perform post-contract duties, issue certificates, manage change control and maintain compliance with building contracts

• Conduct site visits, health & safety inspections, support snagging, handover and defect management processes

• Support with project escalation processes and controls

• Always take personal responsibility for the health and safety of self and others by working within the Health and Safety policy and procedures

• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact

• Any other duties as reasonably required of the role

Requirements

• Qualified in relevant construction related degree

• Previous experience within the construction industry and commercial awareness of the construction process

• Achieved or actively working towards Chartership

• Technical knowledge in all main areas of Project Management

• A client focused outlook with an ambition to deliver projects meeting client objectives

• Ability to deliver a small to medium size project with minor support from senior staff

• Awareness of CDM and construction Health & Safety

• Confident and proactive approach to work and self-development

• Ability to effectively manage own time, tasks and meet deadlines

• Ability to competently support team members

• Ability to build professional relationships quickly and effectively

• Attention to detail and highly organised

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Benefits

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits! 

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday

• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually 

• Private health cover from day one 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave 

• Charitable volunteer day

• Agile working policy

• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review 

• Company pension scheme 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Cycle-to-work scheme 

• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform 

• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities 

• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme 

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity. 

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