Assistant Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international defence and engineering company is offering a unique opportunity for individuals to train as Assistant Project Managers. This role includes comprehensive training in project management, with a focus on developing future leaders in complex environments. Candidates will gain skills in project delivery, stakeholder management, and financial planning while enjoying competitive benefits and the potential for high-profile roles.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Comprehensive training and qualifications covered

Contributory pension

Medical and dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Parental leave options

Qualifications

• Interest in reskilling or developing project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions supporting overall project delivery.
• Support development of accurate financial and schedule estimates.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and controlling work packages.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making abilities

Problem-solving abilities

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Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.

Opportunity Overview

The Experis Academy offers an exciting opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled as Assistant Project Managers within an international defence and engineering company. This role allows you to join the growing Academy division, where you will receive training and development while representing Experis on a leading engineering account. Our programmes aim to develop talent pools into permanent members of our customer communities.

Candidate Profile

We seek ‘future leaders’ with the right aptitude and attitude, prepared to own and deliver projects in complex, dynamic environments within the nuclear and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Commercial acumen with strong numerical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Interest in reskilling or developing project management skills
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Training and Development

You will be provided with tools, experience, and training in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M), covering the full project lifecycle including scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resource planning. Soft skills such as negotiation, conflict resolution, stakeholder influence, and emotional intelligence will also be developed through scenario-based workshops.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions supporting overall project delivery
• Support development of accurate financial and schedule estimates
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and controlling work packages
• Produce and communicate project reports
• Engage in stakeholder management and communication activities

Minimum Criteria

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive in identifying potential issues
• Commitment to high-quality work and continuous learning
• Ability to handle technical discussions
• Experience in outcome-focused delivery environments in engineering, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, education, or related fields

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary based on a 36-hour week with bonus opportunities
• Entry into a leading defence and engineering organization with potential for high-profile project management roles
• Comprehensive training including online and on-the-job modules, with qualifications such as APM Project Management, APM Project Risk Management Level 1 & 2, and APMG Project Planning & Controls Foundation (exam costs covered)
• Benefits including contributory pension, Employee Assistance Program, medical and dental cover, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, and parental leave options