Assistant Project Manager

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Support the successful delivery of infrastructure and capital projects to agreed time, cost and quality objectives
• Assist Project Managers with the management and delivery of projects throughout the full lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
• Support the management and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams to ensure deliverables are produced in line with programme and client requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, programmes, action trackers and resource plans
• Support project governance activities, including preparation of reports, project controls information, risk registers and project documentation
• Assist with the management of project risks, issues, opportunities and change control processes
• Support cost management, forecasting, progress tracking and financial reporting activities
• Assist with the administration and management of NEC contracts or similar contract forms
• Support the coordination of consultants, contractors and project stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Participate in design review meetings, progress meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support project delivery during construction phases, including monitoring progress, tracking actions and assisting with contractor performance management
• Contribute to the management of the transition from design into construction and support commissioning and handover activities
• Assist with site visits, inspections and project meetings as required
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations, health, safety and environmental requirements
• Work collaboratively within client organisations and integrated project teams, building effective relationships with stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of projects and programmes

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure, engineering, energy, utilities or construction projects
• Understanding of project management principles and project delivery methodologies
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
• Awareness of project controls including planning, scheduling, risk management, cost management and reporting
• Experience or exposure to design and construction project environments
• Understanding of project delivery across design, procurement and construction phases
• Comfortable working within client environments and integrated project teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants and contractors
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates a proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery
• Willingness to travel to client offices and project sites when required

Desirable:

• Experience within Civil Nuclear, Electrical Infrastructure, Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Utilities or other regulated sectors
• Experience supporting projects delivered under NEC contracts
• Knowledge of project controls tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Understanding of regulated industry environments and associated project governance requirements
• Experience supporting projects through construction and commissioning phases
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and construction safety requirements

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified, or working towards a degree, in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards professional accreditation
• Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM) or another relevant professional institution is desirable

Personal attributes:

• Enthusiastic and motivated to develop a career in project management
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Client-focused with a professional and positive attitude
• Comfortable working in both office and project site environments
• Adaptable and resilient, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and commitment to delivering quality outcomes
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams

Security and Location requirements:

• Ability to meet the security and access requirements associated with working in regulated energy environments
• Flexibility to work from client offices, project sites and company locations as required
• Full UK driving licence is desirable

Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

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.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as 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.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a