Assistant Project Manager (Construction Projects / Client Side)Opportunity ID697
Location IWM Duxford
Career Level C
Salary £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
Hours 36
Department Masterplanning
Position type Fixed Term
Job Summary Please note we're keen to hear from people who may not meet every requirement listed in the Job Description. If you have experience coordinating construction projects, reporting on progress, managing stakeholders or working in a governance, programme or operational environment, we'd encourage you to apply.
You don't need a formal project management qualification for this role. We can support your development on the job. The most important thing is that you're a self-starter who can work independently, collaborate effectively with others and communicate confidently with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.
What It's Like to Work Here At Imperial War Museums, we connect people with the stories of modern conflict and its impact on society. Working at IWM Duxford means being part of a unique environment where heritage, innovation and public engagement come together. You'll join a collaborative team delivering projects that support one of the UK's most significant historic aviation and museum sites. We value professionalism, curiosity, teamwork and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
Why This Role Matters This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in project management while supporting the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across the IWM estate. Working client-side, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from early planning and stakeholder engagement through to procurement, contract administration and project completion.
Your work will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with strong governance. By maintaining clear records, coordinating stakeholders and supporting effective decision-making, you'll play an important role in helping IWM protect and develop its nationally significant estate.
What You'll Be Doing - Support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects from initial briefing through to completion.
- Maintain project documentation, including action logs, risk registers, decision logs and programme information.
- Organise meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and track actions to ensure progress is maintained.
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, design teams and contractors.
- Support contract administration activities, including maintaining records and tracking project changes under supervision.
- Coordinate information from project teams and help ensure effective document control and information management.
- Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for project meetings and governance forums.
- Assist with procurement activities, including tender documentation, evaluation support and recommendation summaries.
- Work towards achieving the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), with opportunities for further professional development.
What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- A relevant degree-level qualification, vocational qualification or equivalent experience.
- A genuine interest in construction project management and client-side project delivery.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and project information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High levels of attention to detail and confidence working with project documentation and data.
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks while learning from others.
- An understanding of construction regulations and compliance requirements, including CDM regulations.
- An interest in developing a professional project management career and working towards recognised qualifications.
How You'll Work You'll work closely with the Project Manager, internal colleagues across IWM, external consultants, contractors and specialist project teams. The role offers exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and project disciplines, providing an excellent foundation for a career in construction and project management. Based primarily at IWM Duxford, you'll regularly attend site visits, project meetings and collaborative workshops to support project delivery and development.
What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months) - Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and project teams.
- Confidently manage project records, including actions, risks, decisions and programme information.
- Coordinate project meetings and communications effectively, ensuring actions are tracked through to completion.
- Contribute to procurement and contract administration activities with increasing independence.
- Support the successful delivery of project milestones across construction and masterplanning programmes.
- Achieve meaningful progress towards the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification and demonstrate growing project management capability.
For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job DescriptionJob Summary (File)Application closing date August 30th 2026, 11:55 PMInterview Details Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 14/09/2026
Benefits
The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only.
- Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days
- Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits:Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
- IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
- Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
- Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
- Free Entry to IWM Air Shows:Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
- Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
- In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme:Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
- Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
- Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
- Employee Assistance Programme:Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
- Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions).
- Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.
- Staff Events and Networks:Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.
...and more!
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM!
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to:
A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working
IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities.
We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone.
Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public.
At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds.
We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
