Assistant Project Manager - EIA & Consenting

Adler & Allan Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the EIA & Consenting team across a diverse portfolio of environmental consultancy projects in the UK. You will assist with planning, coordination and delivery to ensure projects stay within scope, programme and budget.

You will work with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams on renewable energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial developments, gaining experience in EIA and non-EIA consenting projects while

Qualifications

• Experience or an interest in project management within an environmental, planning, engineering or consultancy environment.
• An understanding of the development process and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• A genuine interest in renewable energy, infrastructure and sustainable development.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and administration of projects.
• Assist the team in managing project scope, programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables.
• Help coordinate multidisciplinary teams, specialist consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and maintain project schedules, action trackers and financial records.
• Support the preparation of project reports, technical documents, tender documents and presentations.
• Attend project meetings, client meetings and site visits as required.
• Assist in identifying project risks, constraints and opportunities, escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately and efficiently.
• Develop positive working relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and project stakeholders.
• Support client communications and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Help manage client expectations by ensuring timely and proactive communication.
• Assist with project enquiries and day-to-day client liaison activities.
• Support project financial management, including budget monitoring, invoicing and cost tracking.
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and framework submissions.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for additional services and future work.
• Support business development, networking and marketing activities where appropriate.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all activities.
• Assist in ensuring project compliance with company procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Support the identification and management of project risks.
• Ensure high standards of quality are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across environmental, planning and technical disciplines.
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to team development.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliver work to a high standard.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop project management skills.
• Support the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and systems.

Skills

Project management

EIA understanding

Organisational skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Renewable energy interest

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Help Shape Sustainable Development Projects Across the UK

At Atmos, we are passionate about delivering practical environmental solutions that enable sustainable development. Working across the renewable energy, infrastructure, residential and commercial sectors, we support clients through every stage of the development process, helping to create projects that balance environmental, social and economic considerations.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Project Manager to support the team with the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors including those that require Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their project management career within a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy while gaining exposure to complex, high-profile developments.

Job Description

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the wider EIA & Consenting team in the successful planning, coordination and delivery of environmental consultancy projects. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, technical specialists and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered to scope, on programme and within budget.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects across sectors including:

• Renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage and emerging technologies)
• Major infrastructure and utilities
• Residential and mixed-use developments
• Commercial and industrial projects
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and non EIA consenting projects

This role combines project coordination, client liaison, commercial awareness and technical understanding, providing an excellent platform for progression into a Project Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Support the planning, coordination and administration of projects.
• Assist the team in managing project scope, programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables.
• Help coordinate multidisciplinary teams, specialist consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and maintain project schedules, action trackers and financial records.
• Support the preparation of project reports, technical documents, tender documents and presentations.
• Attend project meetings, client meetings and site visits as required.
• Assist in identifying project risks, constraints and opportunities, escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately and efficiently.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop positive working relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities and project stakeholders.
• Support client communications and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Help manage client expectations by ensuring timely and proactive communication.
• Assist with project enquiries and day-to-day client liaison activities.

Commercial & Business Support

• Support project financial management, including budget monitoring, invoicing and cost tracking.
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals, tenders and framework submissions.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for additional services and future work.
• Support business development, networking and marketing activities where appropriate.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all activities.
• Assist in ensuring project compliance with company procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Support the identification and management of project risks.
• Ensure high standards of quality are maintained throughout project delivery.

Team Working & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across environmental, planning and technical disciplines.
• Share knowledge and contribute positively to team development.
• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliver work to a high standard.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop project management skills.
• Support the continuous improvement of project delivery processes and systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience or an interest in project management within an environmental, planning, engineering or consultancy environment.
• An understanding of the development process and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem solving.
• A genuine interest in renewable energy, infrastructure and sustainable development.

Additional Information

Why Join Atmos?

At Atmos, you'll work alongside experienced environmental professionals on projects that help deliver the UK's transition to a more sustainable future. We invest in our people, encourage professional development and provide opportunities to work on some of the most exciting renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the country.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in environmental project management while contributing to projects that make a positive difference to communities and the environment.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.