Assistant Project Manager (Design)

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supporting multidisciplinary design project delivery while ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, and budget. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management and have 4-7 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work on significant projects in a collaborative environment, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Collaborative and inclusive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Work on iconic projects

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience in design coordination within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of design processes, QA/QC, and safety-in-design principles.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing design projects, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare progress reports and meeting documentation for reviews.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

Navisworks

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description

GHD is a global professional services company delivering advisory, engineering, and project management services across infrastructure, buildings, and industry. With a strong presence in the Middle East, GHD works closely with public and private sector clients to shape policy, standards, and frameworks that support safe, resilient, and future‑ready built environments.

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Design Team in Abu Dhabi. This role will support the delivery of multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance. You will work closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to coordinate design activities, manage deliverables, and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing design projects, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and ensure timely delivery of drawings, models, and reports.
• Support quality assurance processes, risk management, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and meeting documentation for internal and client reviews.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management.
• 4‑7 years' experience in design coordination within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of design processes, QA/QC, and safety‑in‑design principles.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and tools (Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks) and project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join us?

• Work on iconic projects across the Middle East.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges— with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.