At HDR, 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.
About the Role
As our Project Manager Assistant/Coordinator, 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.
About You
We are seeking a Project Coordinator with excellent organisation and management skills who has experience in construction and/or engineering, and can demonstrate the ability to deliver projects. Candidates should be able to motivate others, adapt to change, and add value to this key sector. Client‑facing and business development skills are 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 a related field.
* Minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management within the 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.
Locations
Primary location: United Kingdom – England – London
Other locations: United Kingdom – Scotland – Glasgow; United Kingdom – England – Manchester
Industry
Building Engineering
Schedule
Full‑time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Marketing and Admin
Job Posting
Apr 8, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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