AtkinsRéalis
Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager (Highways & Transportation)
About The Role
We are seeking Assistant Project Managers to join our team and support the successful delivery of highways and local transport projects across their full lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career within a leading consultancy, working on meaningful infrastructure programmes that improve how people move through places and communities.
Working alongside experienced project managers and multidisciplinary technical teams, you will:
- Gain broad exposure to project delivery.
- Develop the confidence and capability to take on increasing responsibility.
- Play a visible role in coordinating projects.
- Engage stakeholders and help teams deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.
Our culture ensures your success by offering flexible and remote working. We’re dedicated to supporting you in ways that suit your needs – whether that’s reduced hours, extra leave during school holidays, or a tailored approach for those returning from a career break.
Current Opportunities
Our Transportation Division is seeking Assistant Project Managers in Glasgow and Edinburgh. You’ll work on diverse multi-disciplinary highways projects across Scotland, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply your excellent people, multi-disciplinary technical, and delivery skills to civil and structural designs in new build, renewal, maintenance, and assessment works.
- Collaborate with the largest transportation consultancy in the UK and partner with government, local authorities, infrastructure owners, and niche clients like Transport Scotland, Network Rail, and train operating companies.
- Develop your project management and highways delivery expertise from our Scotland base, while engaging with internationally based design teams.
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Key Responsibilities
Support the planning and delivery of highways and local transport projects within scope, programme, budget, and quality objectives:
- Maintain project controls, including schedules, action trackers, risk registers, cost data, and reporting packs.
- Coordinate inputs from multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
- Prepare progress updates, meeting records, change documentation, and client-facing materials.
- Monitor delivery performance, identify emerging issues, and support corrective actions.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to drive successful project outcomes.
About You
Essential Criteria
- A BEng, MEng, or MSc in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Actively progressing towards CEng or IEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers (preferably).
- Strong understanding of Eurocodes, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Manual for Streets.
- Experience with:
- Preparing reports, design standards, bills of quantities, and construction drawings.
- Resolving engineering problems while adhering to timescales and budgets.
- Assisting with site supervision of highway improvement schemes.
- Navigating Project Governance and Transport Scotland/Local Authority processes.
- Conducting independent data research and problem-solving.
- Exceptional communication, teamwork, and commitment to upskilling.
- Full UK driving licence (essential for site/client travel).
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Desirable
- Experience supporting highways, local authority, or transport infrastructure projects.
- Interest in APM, PRINCE2, or NECReg qualifications for project management.
- Exposure to client meetings, commercial administration, or contract management.
- Fluency in CDM Regulations.
What We Offer
A supportive, tailorable work environment with:
- Competitive salaries and flexible benefits.
- Comprehensive learning & development in engineering, project management, and transport.
- Hybrid work culture and flexible holiday entitlements.
- Inclusive policies: Family-friendly support, flexible hours, ERGs (Employee Resource Groups).
- Diversity & equity commitment as an Equal Opportunities Employer and Disability Confident Leader.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re a global leader in engineering services, nuclear projects, and infrastructure transformation.
- Mission: Engineer a better future for the planet and its people.
- Capabilities: Design, construction, operations, decommissioning, and asset life-cycle support in engineering, nuclear, and capital sectors.
- Values include sustainability, innovation, teamwork, and commitment to inclusion—ensuring you belong and thrive at every career stage.
Security & Application Notes
- This role may require UK security clearance via UKSV.
- Additional proof of UK residency (5+ years) may be required for vetting.
- No discussions or applications should mention security clearance.
Location
Glasgow & Edinburgh (Scotland-based).
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