Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager (Graduate Opportunity)

Blackpool | £28,000 - £33,000 + Career Development Office & Site-Based | UK-Wide Projects

Launch Your Project Management Career with a Growing Fit-Out Specialist

Are you a recent graduate, due to graduate soon, or have 1-2 years of construction experience and want a genuine pathway into Project Management?

Our client is a successful family-run construction business delivering high-end fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK. Their work spans hotels, bars, restaurants, leisure facilities, holiday parks and other prestigious hospitality environments, creating exciting, fast-paced projects from concept through to completion.

This opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion, with a previous Assistant Project Manager progressing into a full Project Manager role after just two years within the business. That commitment to developing and promoting talent is at the heart of Myriad's culture.

Working directly alongside the Director of Operations, you'll receive hands-on mentoring, exposure to every aspect of project delivery, and a clear route towards becoming a Project Manager.

Career Progression Pathway

Graduate/Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager / Construction Manager → Project / Operations Director

The Role

This is a varied and fast-moving position where you'll support the successful delivery of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK.

You'll split your time between the Blackpool office and project sites, gaining valuable experience across all stages of the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing projects from pre-construction through to handover
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Maintain project documentation and reporting
• Support procurement activities and material ordering
• Monitor project programmes, milestones and deadlines
• Track project costs, budgets and payments
• Attend client, contractor and site meetings
• Help coordinate designs and resolve construction issues
• Monitor quality standards and health & safety compliance
• Manage project changes, delays and unforeseen challenges
• Support snagging activities and final project handovers
• Learn all aspects of project delivery with the aim of progressing into a Project Manager role

Projects You'll Be Involved In

Projects typically include:

• High-end hospitality fit-outs
• Hotels and leisure developments
• Bars and restaurants
• Holiday parks and visitor attractions
• Refurbishment and upgrade projects
• Live and occupied environments

Key project elements include:

• Bespoke joinery and specialist finishes
• Flooring, tiling and decorative works
• Mechanical and electrical installations
• Lighting and AV systems
• Gym and leisure equipment installations
• Commercial kitchens and catering equipment
• Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)
• Pools, saunas, steam rooms and treatment facilities
• Fast-track programmes and phased handovers

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

Essential

• Construction-related degree (completed or nearing completion) OR
• 1-2 years' experience in a construction, fit-out or project coordination role
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

• Experience within fit-out, refurbishment or interiors projects
• Exposure to subcontractor management
• Understanding of construction programmes and project delivery
• Knowledge of hospitality, leisure or commercial refurbishment projects

Candidates from Assistant Project Management, Graduate Construction Management, Assistant Quantity Surveying, Site Coordination or similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why Join our Client?

• Direct mentoring from the Director of Operations
• Established family-run business with a strong reputation
• Genuine internal progression opportunities
• Exposure to every stage of project delivery
• Diverse and interesting UK-wide projects
• Fast-paced environment where you'll quickly develop your skills
• Supportive team with a proven track record of promoting from within
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in project management

Package

• Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 DOE
• Structured career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Mixed office and site-based role
• Exposure to high-profile projects across the UK

If you're looking for a business that will invest in your development and provide a clear route into Project Management, we'd love to hear from you.

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