Assistant Project Manager

Egis; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and innovation, where you will play a key role in managing iconic projects like the M25. This dynamic position involves collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring project compliance, and contributing to sustainability initiatives. If you're a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment focused on climate-responsible growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple projects within a team environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative relationships with the Portfolio Manager and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the DBFO contract and support project planning.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Company Description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering, and operating firm. We work together with our clients across transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. With over 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in more than 120 countries, we are committed to sustainability and innovation as a people-first company.

In the UK, we deliver iconic projects that connect people, protect the environment, and meet emission reduction targets. Our projects range from motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, helping clients solve complex challenges and promote climate-responsible growth.

Job Description

The M25 is one of our flagship projects in the UK, being the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with over 200,000 vehicles daily. It includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, requiring high performance and ongoing maintenance.

We have formed a Joint Venture, Connect Plus Services (CPS), to operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract. We seek a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a project background to join our fast-paced team, delivering various schemes from feasibility to handover, with project values ranging from £100k to over £3m. Schemes include safety, environmental, technology, remedial works, and junction improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build collaborative relationships with the Portfolio Manager and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are understood and achieved.
• Ensure compliance with the DBFO contract, clarify roles, resolve risks, produce reports, and maintain records.
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in developing cost profiles, identifying risks, and developing solutions.
• Support contractor and designer performance, ensuring safety, time, and cost objectives are met.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including net zero and biodiversity.
• Coordinate with construction teams on permits, certificates, and site reporting.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple projects within a team environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• Resilience and ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with project plans and collaboration with contractors and internal teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive problem solver
• Effective communicator and collaborator
• Strong safety culture awareness
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize
• Trust-building skills

Working Arrangements:

• Willingness to travel to various sites and offices.
• Periodic site visits, including night shifts.
• Full UK driving license required.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Applicants must be based in the UK and legally eligible to work, as we do not offer sponsorship.