Assistant Project Manager

Connected Engineering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

Connected Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of complex engineering projects across Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear and Infrastructure. You will work closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, track milestones and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

The role emphasises clear communication, documentation, and proactive problem solving, with opportunities for growth into more senior

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating project activities and helping manage milestones.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project plans and tracking milestones.
• Maintain clear communication between internal teams and stakeholders.
• Help identify risks and maintain issue logs with mitigation actions.
• Prepare progress reports and assist with updates to senior management.
• Support budget monitoring and expenditure recording.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and other departments.
• Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Project management principles

Team collaboration

PM software familiarity

Tools

MS Project

PM Software

Job description

Do you have experience supporting projects within Engineering? It could be Industrial, Construction, M&E, Civil, Nuclear, Defence, Manufacturing.

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.

This is a role that offer genuine growth opportunity. Many of the senior managers, directors and C-suite executives in the business started at this level and have had their hard work rewarded.

Please note: Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance (have been a permanent resident of the UK for at least 5 years)

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.