Assistant Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in London seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join their Digital Business team. This role involves supporting project planning and execution while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will develop skills towards full project management responsibilities and facilitate communication between stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Assist in planning and monitoring infrastructure projects for timely delivery.
• Contribute to project documentation and governance.
• Support compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams.
• Monitor progress and escalate issues as necessary.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Health and safety compliance

MS Project

Excel proficiency

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Equans Digital Business based in our London office, on a hybrid working arrangement.

Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low‑carbon and resilient future.

Within Equans Digital, we unlock customer value by integrating innovative solutions that enhance energy systems, building performance, user productivity, and overall asset value. Our diverse portfolio is already delivering impact across a range of sectors, including Defence, Health, Education, and Local and Central Government.

Key activities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring infrastructure projects to ensure timely and cost‑effective delivery
• Support project governance, reporting, and documentation in line with Equans’ trading framework
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues promptly
• Contribute to health, safety, and environmental compliance across all project activities
• Develop skills and experience to progress toward full project management responsibilities
• Assist in preparing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Support CVR processes and financial tracking under guidance from senior managers.
• Coordinate project meetings, prepare reports, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Monitor progress against milestones and escalate issues where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to maintain clear communication and resolve queries.
• Specific knowledge of infrastructure services
• Proficiency in MS Project & Excel
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental compliance standards

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

Inclusion & diversity

As part of a positive action drive to address under‑representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans, you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

What’s next?

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