Assistant Transformation & Strategy Manager

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs. We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee‑owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

We are now seeking a motivated and highly organised Assistant Transformation Strategy Manager to join our Project Management Office in a group‑level role. This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of Kilnbridge’s strategic development, supporting high‑impact business transformation initiatives across all our operating companies and gaining exposure to senior leadership and decision‑making at the highest level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the COO and senior leadership team in delivering business plans and strategic priorities across the group, playing a visible role in shaping Kilnbridge’s future direction.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the group’s target operating model and transformation roadmap.
• Identify and assess opportunities for new services, operational improvements and business growth, adding real commercial value.
• Plan, track and support cross‑functional transformation projects, ensuring delivery against key milestones, risks and outcomes.
• Produce high‑quality presentations, reports, business cases and insight packs that influence senior decision‑making.
• Coordinate workshops, meetings and reviews, bringing together stakeholders to drive alignment and momentum across initiatives.
• Analyse data and performance trends to generate actionable insights and support continuous improvement across the business.
• Support the delivery of change programmes, including communications and engagement activities that help embed new ways of working.
• Develop clear, engaging materials such as updates, presentations and FAQs to support understanding and adoption of change initiatives.
• Act as a key connector across teams, ensuring actions are followed through and priorities remain on track.
• Maintain oversight of KPIs, dashboards and performance metrics, providing visibility to leadership.
• Respond to fast‑paced, ad‑hoc requests from senior leaders, demonstrating agility, accuracy and strong judgement.

What You’ll Need

• A degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience in a Business Analyst, consulting or similar role, ideally within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Exposure to strategic initiatives, transformation programmes or project delivery, with a clear passion for business improvement.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall or PMBOK.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with experience in tools such as Power BI being highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, compelling messages.
• Strong analytical capability with a high level of attention to detail and a naturally curious, problem‑solving mindset.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work at pace and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Confidence operating in ambiguity, with sound judgement and an instinct for when to elevate.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, with a proactive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• A high level of integrity, professionalism and alignment with Kilnbridge’s values of Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments working with our customers to support the delivery of projects across the country. We are proud to be an employee‑owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

This has created a workforce that has earned recognition on the Financial Times and Statista’s Best UK Employers 2026 list. If you’re driven by pride in your work, inspired by technical challenge and motivated to help deliver projects that shape communities across the UK, you will thrive at Kilnbridge.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.