Project Manager Assistant Commissioning

Company: HDR
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Project Manager Assistant – Commissioning

As a Project Manager Assistant, you will support smooth project delivery by working closely with experienced Project Managers and Project Directors. You’ll coordinate tasks, track progress, communicate with stakeholders, and help ensure projects, including data centre and commissioning‑led workstreams, run efficiently and in line with agreed programmes and governance.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the work of project teams throughout the project life cycle (from development and initiation to close‑out), including commissioning and handover phases, under the supervision of the Project Manager.
  • Coordinate workloads through project execution and support delivery to agreed budget and programme.
  • Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures.
  • Assist the Project Manager in establishing client relationships and participate in marketing, contractual, change, production, and commissioning‑related meetings.
  • Assist the Project Manager with Change Control and Risk Management.
  • Work closely with multiple Project Managers and multi‑disciplinary project teams.
  • Be responsible for many aspects of a small project, or a defined workstream (such as commissioning coordination) within a larger project.
  • Assist in developing 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, including quality management plans and deliverables.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings and presentations.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience within the data centre or mission‑critical sector is highly advantageous.
  • Working knowledge of construction projects and engineering delivery.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and multi‑tasking skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required Qualifications

  • High attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position or administrative role.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
  • Ability to work with and take direction from multiple levels of professional staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a team environment with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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Posted: April 23rd, 2026