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About the Role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the successful delivery of multidisciplinary buildings projects across a range of sectors, working under the direction of Project Managers and Project Principals. The role provides project management, coordination and technical support across the project lifecycle, helping to ensure delivery to programme, cost, quality and safety requirements. This position is well suited to individuals with an engineering, construction or built environment background who are looking to develop a career in project management. The successful candidate will gain experience working with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, clients and stakeholders on a diverse range of projects, including public sector programmes. This role provides a clear development pathway towards Project Manager positions.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of buildings projects across all project lifecycle stages
Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, programmes, schedules and project reporting
Coordinate project information, documentation and project controls activities
Support project managers in monitoring programme, cost, risk and resource performance
Assist with design coordination and multidisciplinary team management activities
Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, action trackers and governance documentation
Support engagement with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders
Assist with project risk, issue and change management processes
Support contract administration and commercial management activities under supervision
Promote health, safety and wellbeing principles across project activities
Assist with bid submissions, proposals and business development activities where required
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and delivery-focused project culture

Requirements

Experience working within the buildings, construction, infrastructure or professional services sector
Understanding of project management principles and project delivery processes
Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and develop
Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as required
Experience supporting the delivery of buildings or infrastructure projects
Experience working with public sector clients or programmes
Engineering, technical or design background within the built environment sector
Experience in Design & Build or contractor-led delivery environments
Understanding of NEC or similar collaborative forms of contract
Experience supporting project controls, reporting or contract administration activities
Membership of APM, ICE, CIOB, RICS or another relevant professional institution
Working towards chartership and/or APM PMQ (or equivalent professional qualification)
Security clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance (project dependent)
Offers for this role will be conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Location

UK-wide

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Assistant Project Manager
Development pathway towards Project Manager positions

Education Level

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline

Benefits

Employee pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme provides financial benefit, absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury
Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Employee ownership model with a stake and voice in the business
Personal and group performance bonuses
Direct pathway towards ownership from day one for senior roles
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan to support with everyday health costs and treatments
Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
Variety of wellbeing support available through comprehensive wellbeing program, including for family
Ability to flex salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many extendable to family
A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level
Ability to buy or sell leave through flexible benefits programme
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay
Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
Policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options
Join a wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by dedicated internal Armed Forces Network
Make a difference within communities through social outcomes

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald’s regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe and focuses on the delivery of complex buildings projects across a range of sectors.
Our work spans health, defence, education, justice, aviation, commercial and mixed-use developments, as well as major and complex buildings programmes within cities and communities.
We provide both local delivery and technical leadership across the Group’s buildings portfolio.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.