Assistant Project Manager

Connected Engineering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Connected Engineering is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of complex, high-profile projects in the UK. You will work with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, monitor progress and help ensure goals are met.

You will contribute to developing project plans, tracking milestones, communicating with stakeholders, and assisting with risk logs and budget reviews. This is a strong path to grow in project management within an engineering leader.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in an APM, support or coordination role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development of project plans and track milestones.
• Coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain clear communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Identify risks and maintain logs of issues and mitigation actions.
• Prepare progress reports and present updates to senior management.
• Assist in monitoring deliverables to meet specifications and standards.
• Contribute ideas for improving project workflows and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and other departments to foster a joined-up project environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Self-motivation

MS Office

PM software familiarity

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

PM software

Job description

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for budding professionals within Project Delivery, 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 responsible for some of the most recognisable projects in the country. 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 an APM, support or coordination role within engineering, construction or manufacturing is advantageous.

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