Assistant Project Manager

Hays
Assistant Project Manager – Property Developer – Derry

Your new Company
You will be joining a well-established, family-run real estate investment and development business operating across the UK and Ireland. Established in 1976, the company delivers a diverse range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use schemes and continues to expand its development pipeline. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering exposure to the full development life cycle.
Your new roleAs an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the delivery of development projects across all stages, from early planning through to completion and handover. Working closely with both Development and Construction teams, you will play a key role in coordinating projects and supporting successful delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Project Delivery Support
• Assist in coordinating and delivering development projects across all stages
• Support planning and building control applications
• Coordinate utilities applications and infrastructure requirements
• Assist with procurement and tendering of consultants and contractors
• Support project programmes, reporting, and milestone tracking

Commercial & Feasibility Support

• Assist with feasibility assessments including planning, technical, and high-level financial considerations
• Support cost tracking and maintain commercial awareness across projects
• Assist in identifying and escalating project risks

Due Diligence & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate surveys, site investigations, and technical reports
• Support review of planning, legal, and technical constraints
• Collate and manage project documentation and site information

Stakeholder & Consultant Coordination

• Liaise with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Assist in managing consultant appointments and documentation
• Attend meetings, take minutes, and track actions

Construction & Handover

• Prepare project documentation and reports
• Compile handover manuals and close-out documentation
• Support defect management post-construction
• Provide site-based support when required

General Support

• Undertake market research to support development decisions
• Assist with internal processes and governance requirements.
• Provide general support to the development and construction teams

What you’ll need to succeed

• Degree in Real Estate, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar (preferred)
• 1-2+ years’ experience within construction, real estate, or a project-based environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical ability
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Genuine interest in property development

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Exposure to the full development life cycle
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across the UK & Ireland
• Direct mentorship from experienced development and construction professionals
• Clear progression pathway into Project Manager or Development roles
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

What you need to do nowIf 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.