Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Recruitment

CAPM recruitment at PMagency is focused on organisations building early stage Project Management capability and creating clear progression pathways into more senior delivery roles. CAPM stands for Certified Associate in Project Management, a foundation level qualification designed to support structured delivery and consistent working practices.

We work with businesses across the UK that need formal Project Management support but are mindful of cost, scalability and long term talent development. Clients typically engage us when Project Management has been introduced but junior staff lack confidence with stakeholders, consistency of approach or exposure to recognised frameworks.

PMagency recruits Certified Associate in Project Management professionals across Construction, Engineering, Manufacturing, Software & IT and Professional Services. Salary and market insight is drawn from the PMagency Annual Salary Survey, now in its 14th year, providing long term visibility of UK hiring and progression trends.

Roles we recruit for and 2026 salary insight

• Junior Project Manager (2026 average salary £36,900)
  Salaries increased by 3.6% compared with 2025 as employers continue to invest in entry level Project Management capability. Junior Project Managers with CAPM certification typically support planning, reporting and risk tracking under senior supervision. 76% work in hybrid roles and job satisfaction is strongest where structured mentoring is in place.

• Project Manager (2026 average salary £52,800)
  Up 3.9% year on year, reflecting progression from junior roles into full delivery ownership. These roles manage smaller projects or defined workstreams, often using CAPM as a stepping stone towards PMP. 61% report their role as rewarding, with progression cited as the main motivator for change.

• Senior Project Manager (2026 average salary £67,400)
  A 4.1% increase on 2025, although CAPM is less common at this level. Senior Project Managers typically combine early certification with significant delivery experience and often transition to PMP as responsibility increases. Hybrid working reduces to 56% due to stakeholder and governance requirements.

• PMO Analyst (2026 average salary £45,600)
  Salaries rose by 3.7% year on year as PMOs continue to expand in regulated and multi project environments. CAPM is frequently used within PMO functions to support reporting, assurance and process consistency.

Based on PMagency Annual Salary Survey data, Certified Associate in Project Management aligned salaries have grown by 21% over the past five years, slightly below the wider UK Project Management market due to its entry level positioning. 68% of CAPM holders receive employer funded training and 57% are actively working towards higher level certification. CAPM delivers an average salary uplift of 6% compared with non-certified peers at junior level, driven by improved employability rather than immediate pay increases. Retention is highest where CAPM is positioned as part of a clear progression pathway rather than an end point qualification.