Assistant Project Manager

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Competitive Salary

Pension Match Scheme

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Training and Development

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits

Increased Annual Leave

Recognition Awards

Recognition Awards

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Support Engineer to assist in the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects. This role includes managing work packages, supporting project coordination, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in engineering or project management. The company offers a competitive salary and flexible working options to foster a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience supporting delivery of engineering or renewable energy projects.
• Familiarity with construction contracts such as NEC or FIDIC.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Experience supporting cost management, forecasting or financial reporting.
• Strong organisation and ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Assist in coordination of design projects in the energy sector.
• Manage delegated work packages and coordinate stakeholders.
• Manage delegated work packages and coordinate contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders.
• Support contract administration under NEC and FIDIC, including communications and change management.
• Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting processes.
• Monitor project schedules and support programme activities.
• Produce governance documentation for stage gate approvals.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across contractors, grid operators, regulatory bodies and internal teams.
• Support health and safety initiatives and ensure project safety compliance.

Skills

Project governance

Cost management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Communication

Education

Degree in engineering or project management

Job description

Ayesa Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm with more than 60 years of experience shaping the future of the built environment. With more than 3,200 professionals in over 16 countries across the globe, the company offers innovative design, construction supervision, and consulting services in key sectors, including transportation, water, buildings and cities, and energy. A Top 50 Global Engineering firm, Ayesa Engineering is recognised for its technical excellence and its ability to manage complex infrastructure projects for public and private clients, combining deep sector expertise with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Supporting the delivery of renewable energy infrastructure projects including Grid assets, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar and onshore wind developments.
• Assisting Project Managers in the coordination of design projects in the energy sector.
• Supporting the head of energy in planning tendering and work winning
• Managing delegated work packages and coordinating contractors, engineers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting contract administration under NEC and FIDIC frameworks, including contractual communications and change management.
• Assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting and cost reporting processes.
• Monitoring project schedules and supporting programme activities.
• Producing governance documentation to support project stage gate approvals.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement across contractors, grid operators, regulatory bodies and internal teams.
• Supporting health and safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with project safety requirements.

What You Bring:

• Recent 3 to 5 years of experience supporting delivery of engineering, infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of project governance, project lifecycle management and programme coordination.
• Familiarity with construction contracts such as NEC or FIDIC.
• Experience supporting cost management, forecasting or financial reporting processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage documentation and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Degree in engineering, project management or a related discipline or working towards project management qualifications or chartership is desirable

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well-being:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
• Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.