Project Manager Assistant

About HDR 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 have fantastic opportunities to grow your project management career. You will support a team of engineers across a range of projects, locations and ventures. You’ll be part of a dynamic, agile, forward‑thinking team aimed at growing the business and the division’s portfolio and reach. About You We are seeking a Project Manager Assistant with excellent organisational and management skills who has experience in construction and/or engineering and can demonstrate the impact of their delivered projects. You should be able to clearly demonstrate the ability to deal with customers through project leadership or business development, and possess client‑facing skills as a key consideration. Primary Responsibilities 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. Strong Leadership Skills. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field. Minimum of 2 years 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 organisational, 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. Job Details Primary Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Other Locations: Manchester, England, United Kingdom Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full‑time Employee Status: Regular Business Class: Program Management Additional Information At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr