Associate Project Professional

BMT Group Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering services provider seeks an Associate Project Professional to manage and support projects, working flexibly across multiple locations in the UK. Ideal candidates have experience in project management within an engineering context and are self-motivated to achieve project-related qualifications. This role involves leading small projects, working closely with clients, and ensuring project management best practices are followed. Competitive benefits and emphasis on personal development are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

18 weeks enhanced maternity pay

Wellbeing Fund

26 Days Annual Leave

Retail Vouchers

Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or supporting engineering projects.
• Familiarity with project management qualifications.
• Self-motivated and proactive in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Administer and control multiple projects.
• Lead delivery of simple projects.
• Support project-related activities.
• Guide staff on project delivery tasks.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in project management or engineering-related discipline

Tools

Project Management methods (Agile, PRINCE2)

Job description

Overview

Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. We recognise that sometimes the best people aren’t available full-time, and the Project Manager role often drives regular engagement with project teams daily. Location: BMT's projects are spread across our sites in the UK, with emphasis on Bath, Weymouth, Fareham, Plymouth and London. We operate flexibly according to the nature of the project and the relationship with the Client, typically from these base locations but may include other BMT offices, home-working or working at Client sites (which may include overseas locations). Travel and subsistence to and from base locations and Client sites will be provided in line with BMT policy.

As an Associate Project Professional in BMT you will work in a varied project environment to help define and support projects where key outcomes are delivered successfully for our clients within contractual service-based relationships. You will contribute to a critical element of BMT\'s ability to deliver insight, innovation and results across multiple domains. An Associate Project Professional in BMT undertakes a range of supporting tasks and duties related to:

• The administration and control of multiple projects or work packages supporting a Project or Programme Manager.
• Leadership of the delivery of simple projects or work packages in a Delivery Project Manager role.
• Supporting other project-related activities throughout the bid and project delivery lifecycles, with particular attention to the management and reporting of commercial and financial aspects of the project and providing support to teams creating a bid/proposal for a client.
• Supporting the development of the Project Management Function and best practice within BMT.
• Advising and guiding other staff undertaking project delivery tasks.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic and passionate about delivering projects successfully, and who want to contribute to growing a robust project management community and capability not only within the UK, but across BMT global operations. Ideally you will be familiar with delivering or supporting projects in an engineering service environment that focuses on managing contractual relationships and financial performance. The awareness of project definition elements of bids and their relationship to subsequent project delivery is helpful, but a diverse background is valued and not obligatory. We welcome applicants who can recognise, understand and undertake project management supporting duties across a spectrum of predictive (plan-based) to adaptive (iterative) approaches. Whether you are familiar with the delivery of products or systems, engineering services, new capabilities, software applications, IT systems, cyber services, environmental systems, or business transformations, we would love to hear from you.

To provide operational flexibility, an Associate Project Professional will be expected to operate across different delivery domains within BMT, which could present varied challenges. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience in one or more specific domains where the project\'s demands are highest. More information on the range of BMT services is available at www.bmt.org. You will be able to undertake project delivery responsibilities equivalent to SFIA8 Responsibilities Level 2 (Assist). In supporting roles, your competency in project management skills should be at or equivalent to SFIA8 Portfolio, Programme and Project Support (PROF) Skill Level 3.

An Associate Project Professional in BMT will be on a personal career journey to achieve, or may already hold, one or more of the following Project Management-related qualifications (or their equivalent):

• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• PMI Certificated Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Agile Business Consortium/APMG AgilePM Foundation
• Axelos PRINCE2, P3O Foundation
• Praxis Framework Foundation

We love to develop our people, so if these are not held currently, we will help you to achieve a recognised reflection of your capabilities. A degree- or diploma-level qualification in a project management or engineering-related discipline is desirable. You will be self-motivated with a proactive approach to continual professional development and looking to grow in project management. We value professional qualifications and membership of appropriate bodies such as the APM or PMI and can provide support, training and tailored experience to achieve these, including paying for membership if not already held. Due to the nature of the work, this position requires full UK Security Clearance and you must have resided in the UK for more than 5 years. No applications will be considered if you cannot attain or transfer the security clearance.

BMT is dedicated to tackling crucial engineering challenges and fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as pivotal to achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org. We are a verified flexible workplace and encourage discussion of any flexibility requirements. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers.

Benefits

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund - an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Holiday Trading
• Retail Vouchers
• Professional Subscriptions