Engineering Project Assistant — Path to Junior Project Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Assistant to support live projects and operations, with opportunities for progression into a Junior Project Manager position within 18-24 months. Key responsibilities include project support, managing invoicing, coordinating deliveries, and process improvement. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering mindset, excellent organization skills, and a willingness to engage in a hands-on role. A competitive salary of £35,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Mobile phone costs covered

Company-provided lunch

22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working with technical or engineering-led products.
• Full right to work without the need for sponsorship.
• Electrical exposure or FLT/telehandler licence beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 75% project support / 25% warehouse & manufacturing support.
• Supporting Project Managers across technically complex projects.
• Coordinating equipment deliveries and raising orders on internal systems.
• Managing invoicing, variations, and subcontractor bookings.
• Arranging internal handovers and project meetings.
• Supporting RAMS, health & safety documentation, and O&M packs.
• Handling client queries and customer service emails.
• Reviewing and improving processes, procedures, and documentation.

Skills

Strong engineering or lean mindset

Highly organised with excellent time management

Strong admin, IT, and numerical skills

Confident communicator and team player

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Assistant to support live projects and operations, with opportunities for progression into a Junior Project Manager position within 18-24 months. Key responsibilities include project support, managing invoicing, coordinating deliveries, and process improvement. The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering mindset, excellent organization skills, and a willingness to engage in a hands-on role. A competitive salary of £35,000 plus benefits is offered.