Project Manager (Assistant) (Temporary) in London

As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: 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. About the RoleAs our Project Manager Assistant, you'll be the driving force behind smooth project delivery. Working closely with experienced Project Managers you'll coordinate tasks, track progress, communicate with stakeholders, and keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. 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 reachAbout YouWe 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. 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. Promote and champion the implementation of HDR project management, commercial, quality and risk management processes. Contribute to business planning activities including workload forecasting, resource planning and operational improvement initiatives. Support the development, mentoring and performance management of Project Managers and project delivery staff. Participate in recruitment, talent development, succession planning and retention activities as required. Encourage technical excellence, innovation and adoption of best practice across all project teams. Provide support and guidance in project reviews, project recovery plans and resolution of complex delivery challenges. Contribute to bid reviews, project pursuits and mobilisation activities for major opportunities. Support the continuous development of project management standards, procedures, templates and lessons learned programmes. Undertake project audits, governance reviews and quality assurance activities as required. Ensure compliance with HDR Quality Management Systems, environmental management procedures and all applicable company policies. Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years relevant industry experiencePrior experience working within a design consultancy and project team environment. Interest in developing a long-term career in project management and project delivery. Commitment to continuous professional development and active participation in HDR's employee-owned cultureProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Familiarity with project planning tools such as MS Project desirable. Experience working with engineering design and document management systems desirable. Ability to analyse and present project information effectivelyStrong written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable dealing with clients, consultants and project stakeholders. Good meeting management and reporting skills. Positive and professional approach to teamworkGood understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Understanding of project lifecycle principles and delivery methodologies. Interest in developing a career within project management#LI-KK2QualificationsWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. 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. Job Field: Construction, Project Controls & Design/BuildSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular