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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Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let your Cobalt consultant know.

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