Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager - Construction & Property Pennygate Development Ltd Leeds, West Yorkshire Competitive Salary + company vehicle/allowance Full-time | Permanent About the role Pennygate Development is a growing construction and property business based in Leeds. We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join our team and work closely with the Director across a range of construction projects and property developments. This is not simply an administrative project-coordination role. We are looking for someone with a solid construction background who wants to develop into a Project Manager and take genuine ownership of projects. The successful candidate will initially work closely with the Director, learning how we manage projects commercially and operationally, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Project Manager within approximately 12 months, subject to performance and development. What you'll be working on Pennygate currently has a number of projects and opportunities across residential construction, care, property refurbishment and development. Your role will initially involve supporting the Director and wider team with:

• Project planning and programme management
• Procurement and subcontractor coordination
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction information
• Obtaining and comparing quotations
• Coordinating design teams and consultants
• Managing RFIs and technical queries
• Monitoring project progress and quality
• Assisting with valuations, variations and cost control
• Attending site and project meetings
• Preparing project updates and reports
• Coordinating subcontractors and suppliers
• Client communication
• Snagging, handover and completion
• Maintaining project trackers and documentation As you develop, you will progressively take responsibility for your own projects and packages of work. About you We're looking for someone who is ambitious, commercially aware and wants to build a career in construction project management. You may currently be working as a:
• Assistant Site Manager
• Assistant Project Manager
• Site Manager on smaller projects
• Construction Project Coordinator
• Contracts Assistant
• Quantity Surveyor looking to move towards project management
• Construction professional ready for their next step We are less concerned about your exact job title and more interested in whether you have the ability, attitude and ambition to progress. You should have:
• Several years' experience within the construction industry
• A good understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• The ability to read and understand drawings
• Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong attention to detail
• Confidence dealing with clients, consultants and contractors
• A proactive approach to solving problems
• A genuine desire to progress into project management Relevant construction qualifications would be beneficial, but practical experience and attitude are equally important. What we offer
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Clear progression into a Project Manager position
• Structured development and mentoring from the Director
• Increasing responsibility as your experience develops
• Exposure to construction, development and property projects
• Opportunity to work directly with senior decision-makers
• A growing business where you can have a genuine impact
• Long-term opportunity to develop with Pennygate Why Pennygate? This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an interesting stage of its development. Rather than joining a large organisation where progression can be slow and responsibilities are narrowly defined, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Director, understand the whole project lifecycle and progressively take ownership of projects yourself. If you're ambitious, capable and ready to take the next step in your construction career, we'd like to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV to enquiries@pennygatedevelopment.co.uk.