Assistant Project Manager

Connected Engineering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Job summary

Connected Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the United Kingdom to support cross-functional teams on complex engineering projects. You will help coordinate activities, monitor milestones and assist in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, develop documentation, manage risks, and support project reporting to senior leadership. The role offers a flexible start around core hours and exposure to high-profile Defence,

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration with teams.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn from leaders.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
• Comfortable working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with PM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans and tracking milestones.
• Coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain clear communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support risk logs and mitigation actions; escalate when needed.
• Prepare progress reports and assist with updates to senior management.
• Monitor deliverables to meet specifications and standards.
• Support financial tracking and budget reviews.
• Contribute ideas to improve workflows and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and other departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Self-motivated

PM principles

MS Office

PM software familiarity

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for someone early in their project management career to learn from experienced leaders while playing an active role in the delivery of complex, high-profile engineering projects.

We're working exclusively with a well-established UK engineering business known for its precision, innovation and delivery on complex mechanical handling and kinetic architecture projects. Our client works with some of the most exciting names across Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, Sports & Entertainment and Infrastructure, and continued growth means they're now looking to bring an Assistant Project Manager into the team.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, you'll help coordinate activities, monitor progress and ensure project goals are delivered efficiently and effectively. Day to day, you can expect to:

• Support the development of project plans, track milestones and coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget
• Maintain clear, consistent communication between internal teams and external stakeholders
• Help identify potential risks and maintain logs of issues and mitigation actions, escalating concerns where necessary
• Maintain accurate project documentation, prepare progress reports and support the Project Manager in presenting updates to senior management
• Assist in monitoring deliverables to ensure they meet required specifications and standards
• Support financial tracking by recording expenditure and assisting with budget reviews
• Contribute ideas for improving project workflows and support the implementation of best practice
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations and other departments to foster a joined-up project environment
• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day project challenges

About You

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• An effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to learn from experienced project leaders
• A basic understanding of project management principles and tools
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with project management software is an advantage
• Technical awareness of engineering or internet/network-based solutions is desirable
• Experience in a support or coordination role within engineering, construction or manufacturing is advantageous, but not essential

What's on Offer

• Flexible start and finish times around core working hours
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

This role offers a fantastic platform to build a long-term career in project management within a business delivering genuinely standout engineering projects.