Client side - Assistant Project Manager

Purpose of the Role Fantastic new Client side Assistant Project Manager role covering the North West working hybrid. To support the management, maintenance, and improvement of the regional property portfolio, ensuring operational sites remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose. The role will be responsible for managing smaller maintenance, refurbishment, and property improvement projects whilst supporting the Regional Property Manager on larger and more complex schemes. Working across a multi-site operational estate, the role combines practical project delivery, contractor management, compliance monitoring, technical property support, and operational stakeholder engagement.The role requires a capable property professional, with the ability to deliver projects, and support wider FM or property initiatives, from scope development through to delivery and handover. Whilst also developing broader experience in property management and capital project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Support the day-to-day management of the regional property portfolio across operational and office locations. • Independently manage smaller maintenance, refurbishment, and property improvement projects from scope development through contractor appointment, delivery, cost control, and handover. • Support the Regional Property Manager with larger capital projects, major works, and operational property initiatives. • Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, contractor requirements, and cost estimates for maintenance and project activities. • Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed specifications, contracts, costs, and programme requirements. • Support contractor and consultant procurement, tender reviews, contractor appointments, quotations, and performance monitoring activities. • Undertake regular site visits and property inspections to monitor property condition, compliance, maintenance requirements, health & safety matters, and contractor performance. • Support and promote Health & Safety standards across the estate, ensuring activities are properly controlled and delivered in accordance with company procedures and statutory requirements. • Provide practical technical advice and guidance to operational stakeholders on property maintenance, repair, compliance, and workplace matters. • Liaise with operational teams, engineering managers, landlords, contractors, consultants, and suppliers regarding property and maintenance matters. • Support compliance activities including statutory inspections, remedial works tracking, contractor compliance documentation, and property record management. • Maintain property records, project trackers, contractor information, specifications, and compliance documentation. • Work closely with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Health & Safety, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams where required. Qualifications & Experience Experience within property, estates, facilities management, construction, building surveying, or related property environments.A technical qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Engineering, or related discipline is essential (e.g. HNC/HND, Degree, CIOB, RICS pathway, or equivalent practical experience). Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance works, for property-related projects. Ensuring delivery to budget, time and quality standards.Good understanding of property maintenance, contractor management, compliance, and health & safety requirements.Competent use of Microsoft Office systems and general reporting tools. IOSH qualification or equivalent Familiarity with CDM Regulations essential. Full UK driving licence What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk