Assistant Project Manager in Barrow in Furness

Energy Jobline ZR; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a candidate to support project delivery within the Defence & Security sector. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning and compliance with organisational procedures. The ideal applicant will possess strong organisational skills and some experience in infrastructure or construction projects. Join a culture that values safety and support among its employees.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Some experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Working towards or holding an APM qualification (e.g. PFQ or PMQ) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with organisational policies.
• Assist in the development and assurance of business cases.
• Help translate customer requirements into defined project scopes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

APM qualification (PFQ or PMQ)

Project management methodologies

Job description

Overview

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About the Opportunity

Amentum is a global leader in engineering, project and programme management and solutions integration. Founded on programme, project, and engineering experience, combined with deep-seated specialist capabilities, Amentum has become a recognised delivery partner across major UK Government and commercial programmes.

Our Defence & Security business supports the UK Ministry of Defence in the delivery of their capability and objectives via a host of frameworks, not least the Project Delivery Partner framework that sees us delivering Project Management, Project Controls and Operational Delivery support across the land, sea, air, and corporate domains. The work we do is of international importance in ensuring our Security and that of our allies, something our team are proud to support. The framework enables our employees to traverse a host of innovative programmes and projects which challenges them and ensures they develop their skills to the highest levels. The support structures we have in place ensures our employee welfare and career development is achieved to the highest levels.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you would expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our programmes which incorporate matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with organisational policies, processes, and procedures.
• Assist in the development and assurance of business cases as part of wider approval processes.
• Help translate customer requirements into defined project scopes and support scope management through effective change control.
• Contribute to the analysis, planning, and monitoring of project delivery to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Support project performance reporting and help identify risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Assist in managing project assumptions, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and management procedures.
• Support the application of appropriate project delivery strategies and commercial approaches.
• Coordinate with technical, engineering, project controls, commercial, and financial teams to ensure integrated project support.
• Help maintain accurate project records and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives.

What You'll Need

• Some experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Working towards or holding an APM qualification (e.g. PFQ or PMQ) is desirable.
• An understanding of the Defence sector or experience working with Tier 1 contractors is advantageous.
• Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) or similar professional body would be beneficial.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, and caring. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed and live these values in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we are more connected, and if we are diverse, we are more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, mental health, or other protected characteristics. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and belonging.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit Promoting Equality in Jobs and Career - VERCIDA to view and access our roles. As a Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

Your application experience is important to us and we\'re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join us then please contact Andrew Duckworth. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental at Labor Laws Posters.

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