Project Assistant – France (60) – 6 Months
Description :
Within the framework of a major infrastructure project related to the Seine-Nord Europe Canal, our engineering team is seeking an experienced Project Assistant to support the administrative, organisational and documentary management of the project. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient coordination of project documentation, administrative processes and internal communications between engineering teams, project management and external stakeholders. 1. Project Administrative Management
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Provide comprehensive administrative support to the project team, including correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations and internal documentation.
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Organise project meetings, prepare agendas and record meeting minutes.
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Manage project planning logistics, including travel arrangements and team event organisation.
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Coordinate the onboarding of new team members (access badges, administrative documentation, HR-related processes).
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Register subcontractors and suppliers through the project procurement system.
2. Document Management (GED / EDMS)
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Upload, classify and archive technical and administrative project documentation.
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Monitor document versions and validation workflows.
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Ensure proper distribution of documentation across project stakeholders.
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Track deliverables and ensure documentation compliance with project procedures.
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Manage and maintain the document management system (such as SharePoint, ProjectWise, Mezzoteam or equivalent).
3. Technical and Operational Support
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Prepare technical documentation packages for project meetings, audits and institutional visits.
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Maintain project dashboards, indicators and reporting tools.
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Support the preparation and monitoring of purchase orders, quotations, delivery notes and invoices.
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Ensure smooth administrative coordination between all stakeholders involved in the project (engineering teams, client representatives, contractors and design offices).
4. Quality, Compliance and HSE Support
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Assist in the implementation of project quality and safety procedures.
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Update registers, action plans and HSE documentation.
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Ensure traceability and proper documentation management for infrastructure project compliance requirements.
Profile :
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar Project Assistant / Project Coordinator role within engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
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Experience supporting engineering or large infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Experience with document management systems (EDMS).
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Excellent communication and coordination skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic project environment.
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Document Management Systems (SharePoint, ProjectWise, Mezzoteam or equivalent)
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Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Project documentation and reporting management
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Administrative coordination in engineering environments
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French: Professional proficiency required
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English: Professional working level
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