Equans UK is looking for an Assistant Project Manager from an infrastructure and environmental services background to join our DES business based from our Glasgow office on a hybrid working arrangement.
Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low-carbon and resilient future.
As we look to the future, the opportunity for growth is immense. With vast potential to explore new markets, develop fresh channels, and expand our reach, this is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of digital transformation.
Role overview
The Assistant Project Manager – Infrastructure Services supports the successful delivery of infrastructure projects within Equans across the UK and Ireland. This includes environmental monitoring, geotechnical services, environmental consulting, and multi-technical projects. The role provides operational and administrative support to project managers, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and contributing to efficient project execution.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring infrastructure projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Support project governance, reporting, and documentation in line with Equans’ trading framework.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues promptly.
- Contribute to health, safety, and environmental compliance across all project activities.
This role is essential for strengthening project delivery capability within the infrastructure services team. By supporting senior project managers and operational leads, the Assistant Project Manager ensures projects run smoothly, risks are managed, and client expectations are met. It also serves as a talent development pathway for future project leaders.
Key activities
- Assist in preparing project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Support CVR processes and financial tracking under guidance from senior managers.
- Coordinate project meetings, prepare reports, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Monitor progress against milestones and escalate issues where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Liaise with clients and internal teams to maintain clear communication and resolve queries.
Skills, qualifications & experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical discipline is required
- Professional development toward recognized project management certifications such as APM, PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner, or PMP
- knowledge of infrastructure services—including environmental monitoring, geotechnical solutions, and multi-technical projects would be beneficial
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and other project management tools
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Equans share scheme
- Private GP appointments
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
