Assistant Project Manager (Site Based)

KBR, Inc.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support complex infrastructure projects based in Helensburgh, Scotland. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers to monitor project progress and support site activities, ensuring efficient and quality outcomes.

Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, as well as knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, is required. Ideal candidates will be working towards an APM qualification.

Strong commitment to safety and a collaborative work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting infrastructure or construction projects in a project management or coordination role.
• Ideally hold or be working towards an APM qualification.
• Knowledge of project delivery across planning, procurement, and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects under NEC4 contracts.
• Monitor project progress and support site activities.
• Maintain accurate project records and contribute to effective project execution.

Skills

Project management experience

Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Schedule tracking

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Education

APM qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Site Based)

A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started.

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects operating under NEC4 contracts, contributing to the successful coordination of programme, cost, risk, and contract administration activities.

Working closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in monitoring project progress, supporting site activities, and maintaining accurate project records. This role operates within a collaborative environment with a focus on achieving safe, efficient, and quality outcomes. Through structured reporting and stakeholder coordination, you will contribute to effective project execution across civil and infrastructure works.

Skills Required

• Experience supporting infrastructure or construction projects in a project management or coordination role.
• Experience working with NEC3 or NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC).
• Experience tracking project schedules, costs, and risks.
• Knowledge of project delivery across planning, procurement, and construction phases.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Ideally you will have, or be working towards, an APM qualification.

Location

This role is based on the Client site in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute.

Your own transport is essential.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance.

Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reference: R2125890