Assistant Project Management

Shape the places that matter. Build your future with AtkinsRéalis. At AtkinsRéalis, we’re redefining how projects are delivered across the built environment—bringing together deep technical expertise, digital innovation, and a genuinely collaborative culture. Our Project & Programme Management team in Buildings & Places is at the heart of some of the UK’s most high‑profile and complex developments.

We’re looking for a high‑performing Assistant Project Manager to join our London team—someone currently operating within a consultancy environment and ready to take the next step in their career, working on major, multi‑disciplinary property schemes. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced consultancy environment—comfortable working with clients, consultants, and contractors, and keen to build their profile through hands‑on project delivery and increasing responsibility.

• Support the delivery of projects from inception through to completion across a range of property sectors.
• Assist in managing project governance, programme, cost, risk, and change control frameworks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and clear communication across stakeholders.
• Support client engagement—attending meetings, preparing reports, and contributing to key project decisions.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities early.
• Support procurement activities, tender processes, and contract administration (e.g. JCT).
• Contribute to high‑quality project documentation, including reports, programmes, and briefing papers.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.

• Essential
• Experience in project management within the built environment.
• Experience working on property/building projects (e.g. commercial, education, residential, public sector).
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, governance, and delivery processes.
• Exposure to contract administration (JCT or NEC).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Desirable
• Working towards (or recently achieved) APM, RICS, or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience within a recognised consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of programme management tools and reporting systems.
• Understanding of risk management and change control processes.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Security clearance may be required for this role. Offers of employment are dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. We are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.