Arcadis
Assistant Project Manager (Rail Design and Engineering)
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Assistant Project Manager
Arcadis
We are Arcadis, the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With 34,000+ people across 30+ countries, we’re driven by the mission to improve quality of life—everywhere, every day.
Role Overview
As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll play a critical role in delivering strategic elements of projects and contributing to broader programme success. Working independently on well-defined tasks, you’ll support effective planning, reporting, financial oversight and stakeholder coordination while ensuring projects meet timelines, budgets, and performance benchmarks.
Core Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
- Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and milestones while adhering to established procedures.
- Actively manage project coordination, documenting progress (actions, risks, issues, dependencies) and escalating exceptions to the right stakeholders.
2. Planning & Reporting
- Independently compile, analyse, and interpret project data to produce documentation, schedules, and reports.
- Support senior colleagues by identifying project trends and providing easy-to-digest recommendations for informed decision-making.
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3. Financial & Commercial Support
- Review project financial data to identify discrepancies or anomalies, ensuring accuracy for management.
- Handle daily commercial administration, including change tracking, assumptions/exclusions, and basic contract communications—always within defined authority.
4. Process Improvement
- Proactively evaluate project management workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies or opportunities for refinement.
- Perform complex deliverables as directed, prioritising workload and interpreting frameworks to enhance project execution.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key point of contact, offering operational assurance to internal clients and liaising across business functions.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring alignment between policy and practical execution.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Experience: Proven track record in supporting high-impact or multi-faceted projects.
- Skills:
- Excellent analytical ability (performance metrics, reporting).
- Fluency in project control tools; familiarity with professional certification (e.g., PM methodologies) is a plus.
Arcadis Difference
Our vision depends on collective strength and individual opportunity. Here’s how you fit:
- Purpose-driven work: Contribute directly to sustainable solutions shaping the future of the built environment.
- Skills-based autonomy: A flexible environment where diverse ideas lead to innovative outcomes.
- Beyond commitment: Inclusive culture where equality, diversity, and belonging are priorities. Our 6 ED&I workstreams ensure equitable growth for every voice.
Join Arcadis. For a lasting legacy.
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