Assistant Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Training & development

Employee rewards

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of projects across sectors. You will assist with programmes, risk registers, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We offer a healthy work-life balance, ongoing development, and a clear career path within a global engineering services and nuclear organization.

Qualifications

• Working towards, or interested in obtaining, a recognised Project Management qualification (APM, RICS, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project programmes, risk registers, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and contribute to regular reporting on performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Assist with project governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication activities.
• Support cost, schedule, and risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Documentation & reporting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

APM/PRINCE2 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team in Belfast, supporting the delivery of some of the most exciting and high-profile projects across Northern Ireland and the UK. Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and you can make a meaningful impact from day one.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. We are committed to helping our people achieve a healthy work-life balance and supporting individual career aspirations.

We are seeking a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects across a range of sectors. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your project management expertise while working alongside experienced professionals and engaging directly with clients and stakeholders.

Your role

• Support the delivery of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project programmes, risk registers, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress and contribute to regular reporting on performance, risks, and key milestones.
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project outcomes.
• Assist with project governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication activities.
• Support cost, schedule, and risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the adoption of project management best practices.

About You

• Working towards, or interested in obtaining, a recognised Project Management qualification (APM, RICS, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a project management, construction, consultancy, or related environment.
• Understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle delivery.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to develop a long-term career in project management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.