Assistant Project Manager

James Fisher and Sons plc; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Company Pension

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc in Inchinnan, Glasgow requires an Assistant Project Manager to join the Submarine Platforms Team. You will support international programmes, manage budgets, procurement, and reporting within the PMO framework, with potential worldwide travel.

The role emphasizes strong project management, execution, and stakeholder satisfaction, with no direct reports. Applicants should have project management experience and the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be personally energetic, dynamic, positive and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and financial performance against budget and KPIs.
• Submit project reports to customers and stakeholders per PMO processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, sustainability and security standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with progress, status and variances.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting project risks.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

MS Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel ready

Decision making

Education

APM Project Fundamentals & Project Management Qualification (or similar)

Job description

Permanent, Full-time

You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and have the right to work and reside in the UK.

The Role

The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role within the Submarine Platforms Team, supporting the delivery of high-value, strategically significant international programmes. You will manage and deliver projects and services in line with objectives set by the Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for financial control, budgeting and procurement in accordance with delegated authority. Working as part of a global, multi-disciplinary team, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong project management, execution and reporting standards, applied through the PMO framework, and may involve international travel to support project delivery worldwide. With no direct reports, you will lead by example, driving consistent adherence to project management processes and best practice.

About The Role

Assistant Project Manager

Inchinnan, Glasgow - Hybrid

Permanent, Full-time

You will need to be able to pass security clearance for this role and have the right to work and reside in the UK.

The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role within the Submarine Platforms Team, supporting the delivery of high-value, strategically significant international programmes. You will manage and deliver projects and services in line with objectives set by the Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for financial control, budgeting and procurement in accordance with delegated authority. Working as part of a global, multi-disciplinary team, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong project management, execution and reporting standards, applied through the PMO framework, and may involve international travel to support project delivery worldwide. With no direct reports, you will lead by example, driving consistent adherence to project management processes and best practice.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support project delivery, including financial performance against budget and achievement of contractual and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor, compile and submit project reports to customers and internal stakeholders in line with PMO processes, including KPI reporting.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, sustainability and security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle, in line with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to communicate progress, status and variances to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting project risks to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with JFD’s Global Project Execution Process (GPEP), New Process Design (NPD) and associated governance requirements.
• Work closely with the HSEQ function to ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate project status and performance accurately through the tiered management system on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including KPI reporting. What we’re looking for:
• Project management experience.
• Experienced working in teams of varied disciplines.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced professional environment.
• Ability to drive work in challenging and pressurised situations.
• Excellent analytical skills including working knowledge of MS Office Programs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels of an organisation.
• Be personally energetic, dynamic, positive, and enthusiastic and possess the ability to think laterally and act proactively through reasoned decision making .
• Hold a full clean driver’s license . Nice to have:
• International product delivery experience, preferably within the Defence environment.
• Awareness of working to maritime, defence standards and international quality & safety standards would be advantageous.
• APM Project Fundamentals & Project Management Qualification (or similar)
• Familiar with international Quality and Safety standards (ISO 9001, 45001 etc.)
• Familiar with working to facilities and defence standards (DEFSTAN etc.)
• Experience of commercially sensitive projects and the security aspects that this entails.
• Would hold or be able to obtain SC level clearance.
• Be flexible and available to travel worldwide in support of project activities. Why join us?
• Early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting‑edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry. Explore more about JFD

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.

To support an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience in the UK, we partner with Vercida. You can learn more about our approach by visiting our company page: James Fisher and Sons diversity, inclusion, culture - VERCIDA