Assistant Project Manager / Consulting Engineer

About This Role

An Assistant Project Manager / Consulting Engineer in the Athens office supports the successful delivery of transportation and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) projects, including major infrastructure initiatives such as toll collection systems. This role suits a motivated professional looking to develop project management and consulting capabilities within a dynamic, international environment, combining project coordination, field supervision, and technical support while working closely with senior project leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution and lead consulting assignments
• Excel in business development tasks
• Support the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Assist in tracking project progress and preparing internal and client-facing reports
• Coordinate activities across project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Participate in project meetings and support documentation and follow-up actions
• Help identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Contribute to on-site supervision activities related to project implementation
• Support coordination of site works, inspections, and contractor activities
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and project specifications
• Assist in resolving on-site issues in collaboration with the project team
• Assist in transportation and ITS-related analysis and studies
• Support the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and deliverables
• Contribute to data collection, validation, and interpretation of results
• Work closely with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical solutions
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, presentations, and bid documentation
• Support internal coordination during project pursuits and client engagements
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Electrical, Transport, or related Engineering discipline
• 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in project delivery, engineering, or consulting
• Effective communication skills in Greek and English (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools

Nice to have:

• Exposure to transportation, infrastructure, or ITS projects
• Understanding of project management principles (certification is a plus, not required)
• Experience with site-based or field supervision activities