Assistant project manager in London

We’re looking for a skilled construction project manager to take on a key role at our London office. There, you will support all of Pulse’s cost and project management functions – from the first briefing through to the post-construction stage – contributing to the continued growth of our empowering company. 

Working as part of an expert team with guidance from senior leadership, you'll have important input into ensuring that every commission is delivered professionally, in line with both our internal quality assurance standards and the terms of engagement. 

Our assistant project manager will manage their time effectively and take shared ownership of project deliverables, making sure that each commission is delivered to the high standards our clients expect. You’ll also play a role in Pulse’s development by helping to identify new clients – and expanding our offering for existing and prospective customers. 

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking
• Support in delivery of services to agreed processes and systems utilised throughout the project
• Support in producing project reports and documentation
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators
• Tracking and documenting changes
• Support in preparing written project communication materials
• Assist in preparing formal project progress, and other reports
• Communicate appropriately with clients, contractors and designers
• Support in organising corporate events
• Regularly update company literature

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually based on performance
• Opportunity and encouragement to progress your career in an environment with a proven pathway for internal progression
• Support in becoming a chartered professional
• Generous pension contribution scheme
• Paid professional subscriptions & memberships
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• Deferred bonus scheme
• Annual £125 'thank you' meal voucher
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering or charity days

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar Project Management or administrative role
• Understanding of the professional service and/or building/property industry (Desirable)
• Demonstrate ability to create bespoke documentation to a high level

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with MS Projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective communicator able to maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Flexible, results driven and able to maintain a diverse workload
• Ability to efficiently proof-read and edit documents to ensure accurate grammar and a consistently high standard

• Relevant Degree or equivalent
• Professionally qualified, or ambition to become chartered (APM, CIOB, RICS)

Our team of almost 100 people has been shaped to deliver extraordinary projects, valued from around £1m to £300m. Pulse’s ethos is built upon creativity, sustainability and the lasting relationships we build with clients, who include housing associations, private-sector developers, local authorities and universities. 

The assistant project manager will be based in our London office, joining an energetic and committed team based in the capital. Day to day, you’ll work alongside colleagues across the UK and play a key role in delivering industry-leading projects – from major regeneration schemes and careful heritage restorations to pioneering life sciences facilities and commercial developments. 

We’ll support you as you develop your career, encouraging you to grow your professional contacts, sharpen your individual capabilities and help the broader team spot new opportunities along the way. With our commitment to providing transparent career pathways and routes to internal promotion, Pulse is invested in helping you progress. 

If you're exploring assistant project manager jobs in London, this is the perfect opportunity to work on an exceptional portfolio of construction projects, taking a proud place in our award-winning consultancy. 

We're guided by a strong set of values. Positivity, curiosity and ambition run through everything we do. In keeping this, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing. 

At Pulse we make sure that everyone, including our construction project managers, can bring ideas to the table, and we offer clear progression routes from trainee through to director level. You'll engage with clients directly from day one, progress through structured training aimed at professional qualifications and contribute to initiatives that are shaping Pulse’s future. 

At all levels we endeavour to be a socially and environmentally conscious organisation. We have a dedicated ESG leadership team pushing forward our work on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and there's scope for every colleague to get involved too, from using their paid volunteering days through to active participation in sustainability projects. 

Keen to join an award-winning construction consultancy where your input really matters? Our assistant project manager vacancy in London might be the right choice for you.