Project Assistant - Nuclear Engineering

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

As Project Assistant , you will support the delivery of engineering services for a major nuclear power project by assisting the Project Director and team with day-to-day project operations, people coordination, and administrative processes.

Your role will focus on supporting onboarding of new team members, facilitating people-related procedures, helping with the organisation of project events, and maintaining a well-organised, collaborative working environment across this major infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and organisational support to the Project Director and wider project team.

• Coordinate onboarding for new team members, including preparing induction packs, organising introductory meetings, and ensuring smooth integration into the team and project tools.

• Support people-related procedures (maintaining training and certification records, coordinating timesheet validations, assisting with travel or accommodation arrangements as needed).

• Help prepare project correspondence, format documents and presentations, and ensure templates and registers are kept up to date.

• Organise and support internal team meetings and workshops (booking rooms, preparing agendas and materials, taking notes, tracking actions).

• Coordinate project events, such as team-building activities, project milestone celebrations, or briefings with consortium partners — managing logistics, invitations, and follow-up communications.

• Maintain accurate project directories and role matrices, acting as a friendly point of contact for daily team needs.

• Contribute to fostering a positive team culture aligned with ICOSH values of collaboration, empowerment, and excellence.

• Experience in a project support, administrative, or coordination role, ideally within engineering, construction, or large-scale programmes

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities

• Confident written and verbal communicator, able to interact professionally with all levels of the organisation

• Comfortable with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with document management tools or SharePoint is a plus

• Positive, proactive, and approachable, with a keen interest in supporting people processes and team needs
• Previous involvement in organising team or corporate events is desirable
• Interest in the nuclear or broader energy sector is an advantage

Why Join Us:

• Play a key role in one of the UK’s flagship clean energy projects.

• Work alongside experienced, multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative environment.

• Develop valuable experience in large-scale project delivery, people coordination, and event organisation.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.