Assistant Project Manager (Bridges & Infrastructure)

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors we are trusted by our clients business partners communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse talented workforce believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset who are motivated by doing the right thing getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Zutari: Co-creating an impactful environment.

Zutari is a well-established management-owned multidisciplinary firm with over 90 years of experience. As human-centred consultants and advisors we are trusted by our clients business partners communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.

We co-create design solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives.

Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse talented workforce believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset who are motivated by doing the right thing getting things done and sharing a sense of urgency. People who have an impact on our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivatedAssistant Project Managerto join our Transport this role you will support senior project managers in the successful delivery of large-scale engineering infrastructure projects across the Middle East. You will assist with project coordination planning reporting and stakeholder management gaining exposure to complex multi-disciplinary project environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery and coordination.
• Support in developing and maintaining project schedules budgets and risk registers.
• Help prepare and review progress reports dashboards and presentations for internal and client use.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops capturing action items and ensuring follow-through.
• Liaise with design teams contractors consultants and other stakeholders to support effective communication and approvals.
• Assist with change management cost control and procurement support.
• Monitor key project deliverables to ensure quality timeliness and compliance with Zutaris PMU processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of innovative project management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 4 - 8 years experience in project coordination or assistant project management within engineering construction or consultancy environments.
• Familiarity with project controls risk management and reporting tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project an advantage).
• Strong organizational analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word); knowledge of BIM/digital tools a plus.
• Previous experience in the Middle East (preferred but not essential).

Soft Skills

• Proactive detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Confident communicator who can engage with multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptable and eager to learn from senior project leaders.

Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking mindset.