Assistant Project Manager

UK (Hybrid) | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week

Clarke is seeking a motivated and highly organised Assistant Project Manager to join our team, supporting the successful delivery of the Vodafone Project.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with project coordination or project support experience who is looking to develop their project management career within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Working closely with Project Managers, internal teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors, you will help coordinate projects throughout the post-declaration lifecycle and ensure they are delivered in line with agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and client service level agreements.

If you are proactive, detail-oriented and keen to build your career in project management, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to the delivery of critical telecommunications infrastructure across the UK.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide coordination, tracking and administrative support throughout the Vodafone project lifecycle. You will work closely with Project Managers, customers, internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain accurate project information, monitor progress and support consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Acting as a key point of support within the Vodafone project team, you will assist with project documentation, supplier coordination, financial tracking, client communications and reporting while helping to identify and resolve delivery issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of Project Initiation Documents where required.
• Assist with the delivery of projects in line with agreed service level agreements, key performance indicators, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate project activities and liaise with internal teams to track progress and resolve delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, deliverables and handover packs.
• Support milestone tracking, project reporting and exception reporting.
• Assist with managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, including organising reviews and meetings.
• Support the procurement, logistics and delivery of project materials and services.
• Ensure compliance documentation, including permits, access and safety information, is complete and up to date.
• Support the Project Manager with client communications, progress updates, reports and meeting packs.
• Assist with monitoring project budgets, costs, resource utilisation and financial performance.
• Support financial reporting, forecasting, invoicing and work-in-progress tracking.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data across project systems.
• Produce regular reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support compliance with company processes, health and safety requirements, environmental standards and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams and functional departments to support resource coordination and effective project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes and operational efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a project coordination or project support role, preferably within telecommunications or a technical environment.
• Experience supporting the delivery of projects to agreed time and quality expectations.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project delivery environment.
• Ability to travel to other UK offices, client sites and meetings as required.
• Working towards a recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2.
• Familiarity with project management systems and tools.
• Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure or services.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.
• Proactive, motivated and willing to learn and develop.
• Accountable and confident using initiative to support project delivery.

Please note that Clarke Telecom does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work and be fully compliant to work in the UK

About Us

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK's premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider.

In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients.

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