Contract: Government
Location: UK Wide
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a growing Variable Works team supporting the delivery of high-volume projects across a major UK government estate. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, HVAC, fit-out, asset replacement, and building improvement projects across a large estate.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive project professional who enjoys coordinating multiple workstreams, engaging with stakeholders, and travelling regularly to sites to support safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery. The role offers a hybrid/mobile working arrangement with the flexibility to be based across the UK
Key Responsibilities
Support Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across a large UK-wide government estate.
Coordinate multiple project workstreams and supply chain partners to ensure successful project execution.
Manage high-volume, lower-value projects including HVAC works, fit-outs, fabric projects, and building alterations.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Monitor project risks and support the implementation of effective mitigation measures.
Lead or contribute to project meetings, audits, reviews, and reporting activities.
Conduct site visits, audits, contractor monitoring activities, and site inductions across the UK.
Prepare project updates, forecasts, and stakeholder reports while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and health & safety requirements.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Skills and Experience
Experience coordinating and delivering construction, M&E, fit-out, building services, or similar projects.
Proven experience supporting project delivery within construction, facilities management, or related environments.
Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery methodologies.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
Proficiency with project management software and reporting tools.
Understanding of NEC4 contracts is desirable.
Qualifications
CSCS Card required.
Black CSCS Card highly desirable.
SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
To find out more about what we do go here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B37
