Assistant Project Manager (Bridges & Infrastructure)

About This Role

Description 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 people's 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 people’s 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 motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our Transport Unit. In 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 Zutari’s PMU processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and adoption of innovative project management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.