Assistant Project Manager

Full time, permanent contract

About the role

Support Design Managers with project coordination, planning, reporting and administration across live projects and wider business priorities.

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of programmes of work, scopes of work and deliverables schedules, liaising with project teams and Project Co-ordinators as required.

Arrange and attend project meetings, workshops and review sessions, recording actions, tracking decisions and following up on agreed next steps.

Liaise with design consultants, client representatives and internal teams to coordinate design progress and support timely project communication.

Prepare and maintain workload, forecasting and project performance information, including trackers, templates and reporting packs.

Support project setup, mobilisation and routine project control activities, including system administration, approvals, data checks and reporting downloads.

Assist with cost and fee administration, including fee drawing arrangements, invoicing information, cost tracking and resolving gaps in project system data.

Maintain accurate and well-organised records of project change, supporting Design Managers with change control processes and ensuring information remains current and accessible.

Monitor sub-consultant fees and invoices, supporting routine commercial administration where required.

Provide flexible support across project and business activities in response to agreed priorities, contributing effectively and delivering value for time spent.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we're designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We're proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world-one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks, maintain accurate information and follow agreed processes consistently.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence liaising with internal teams, Project Co-ordinators, consultants and client representatives.

• Good attention to detail, particularly when preparing trackers, schedules, reports, meeting notes, fee information and project records.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and provide reliable support across multiple project and business activities.

• Comfortable working with project data, including workload, forecasting, performance monitoring, invoicing and sub-consultant fee information.

• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn design management processes, project controls and commercial administration.

• Professional discretion when handling commercial, fee-related or confidential project information.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and shared digital environments, with the ability to produce clear documentation and maintain reliable project records.

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

To find out on more detail about what BDP can offer you, please visit: https://www.bdp.com/en/careers-at-bdp/why-join-bdp/.

To apply

To apply please click on the 'Apply' button below. You will then need to complete the online application form and attach a CV and cover letter (<400 words) that outlines how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of this position.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy which is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please.