Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

Salary/Rate:£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Birmingham
County:West Midlands
Sector:Technical Construction
Job ref:JN -082025-84142_1755853355
Post Date:22. 08. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mitch Butler
Mitch Butler
Senior Consultant, Construction

About the Role

Cobalt is working with a forward-thinking consultancy that specialises in delivering complex residential and mixed-use developments. With a strong pipeline of projects, they combine technical expertise with a collaborative culture and offer hybrid working, professional development, and clear routes for career progression.

The Role
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping new communities through large-scale strategic developments. You'll help lead consultant teams, manage programmes and budgets, and oversee the delivery of enabling infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across high-profile projects in a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist in the day-to-day management of infrastructure and development projects.
  • Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
  • Help manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and delivery plans.
  • Supporting planning and technical submissions.
  • Involvement in infrastructure design and delivery including utilities, roads, and earthworks.
  • Liaising with housebuilders, landowners, authorities, and stakeholders.

Skills Needed

  • Working knowledge of project management, civil engineering, or technical delivery within development or infrastructure.
  • Ability to coordinate consultant teams and manage budgets effectively.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Understanding of planning and development processes.
  • Professional qualifications such as RICS, APM, ICE, or RTPI are desirable.

What's On Offer

  • Responsibility for complex, high-profile development projects.
  • Collaborative consultancy culture with a clear growth trajectory.
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

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