Project Manager Assistant

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to coordinate tasks and track progress across various projects in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree related to project management, excellent organizational skills, and a minimum of two years' experience in the engineering or construction sectors. This role promises career growth within a dynamic team environment focused on technological advancement and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Project Management within engineering, construction, or design consultancy.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills required.
• Experience in the Datacentre industry is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of project teams throughout the project life cycle.
• Assist the Project Manager with Change Control and Risk Management.
• Develop project management plans and quality management plans.
• Liaise with various teams for regular project reviews.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimising energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About the Role

As our Project Manager Assistant, you’ll be the driving force behind smooth project delivery. Working closely with experienced Project Managers and Project Directors, you’ll coordinate tasks, track progress, communicate with stakeholders, and keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. This role is perfect for someone who loves problem-solving, multitasking, and making sure no detail is missed. You’ll quickly become an indispensable part of our team and you’ll have fantastic opportunities to grow your project management career.

You will have the opportunity to support a team of engineers across a number of projects, locations and ventures. You’ll be part of a dynamic, agile, forward-thinking team of individuals that are looking significantly to grow the business and the division’s portfolio and reach.

About You

We are seeking Project Manager Assistant with excellent organisation and management skills who has experience in construction and / or engineering arena and can show their capabilities in what they have delivered. Someone that can demonstrate drive and the ability to motivate others, someone who is adaptable to change and keen to add value in this key sector for us. You should be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to deal with our customers be it through project leadership or business development, client facing skill are a key consideration.

Primary Responsibilities

As a Project Manager Assistant we will count on you to:

• Coordinate work of project teams throughout the project life cycle (from development and initiation to close-out) whilst under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Coordinate workload through project execution and complete deliverables on budget and programme
• Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, change and production meetings
• Assist the Project Manager with Change Control and Risk Management
• Work closely with multiple Project Managers and project teams
• Responsible for many aspects of a small project or a single aspect of a large project
• Develop project management plans and quality management plans
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational and Business Leadership for regular project reviews
• Prepare, organise and coordinate contracts and sub-contracts
• Coordinate and monitor sub-consultant information such as quality management plans and deliverables
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and presentations
• Perform other duties as required

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and proven experience running a design engineering team(s)
• Experience within the Datacentre industry is highly advantageous.
• Working knowledge of construction projects
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum of 2yrs experience in Project Management within engineering or construction industry or a design consultancy
• Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Program Management

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.