Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Assistant Project Manager
Assist project managers with planning, documentation, communication, and process improvement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Assist in activity planning, sequencing and scheduling using Microsoft Project Gantt charts. • Contribute to quality, risk and time planning across multiple live projects. • Maintain accurate project data in the Digital Project Management System. • Prepare and issue contractual notices, progress reports, commercial reports and professional correspondence. • Manage document control to keep all records up‑to‑date. • Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and delivery partners in a clear, professional manner. • Support coordination efforts to meet deadlines, commitments and milestones. • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. • Uphold health, safety, environmental, data protection and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project scheduling
- ▸data management
- ▸document control
- ▸reporting
- ▸coordination
- ▸process improvement
What You Bring
The Assistant Project Manager role in Coventry supports a team of Project Managers across a varied portfolio, maintaining accurate project data, updating schedules, managing documentation and ensuring smooth project delivery. It is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, communication and problem‑solving while developing project management capabilities. The successful candidate will have proven experience or transferable skills in creating and updating Gantt chart plans, project change management, and clear written and verbal communication. Strong organisational abilities, IT literacy (MS Word, Excel, Project) and a collaborative, customer‑focused attitude are essential, with a commitment to inclusion, diversity and continuous learning.
Requirements
- ▸gantt
- ▸change management
- ▸ms project
- ▸excel
- ▸communication
- ▸organisation
Benefits
Galliford Try offers a stable environment with an impressive order book, high‑profile projects and opportunities to stretch capabilities. Employees benefit from the ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme, high‑quality training, the Career Paths initiative, and an Agile Working scheme that provides flexibility in where, when and how work is performed. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives by building essential facilities and infrastructure, guided by values of integrity, excellence, collaboration and passion for community service. We encourage applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced‑hour or flexible arrangements and welcome applicants who may not meet every listed requirement. • Competitive salary with generous holiday entitlement that increases with service. • Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and a range of employee benefit options. • Comprehensive pension plan and Save As You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid membership to a recognised professional association relevant to the role. • Flexible Agile Working arrangements and wellbeing ‘Be Well’ programme.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time