Project Management Assistant

Matchtech Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy in Cambridge to recruit a Project Management Assistant. You will support Project Managers, help maintain plans, track budgets, and contribute to reporting and dashboards.

The role offers development towards Senior PMA and Project Manager roles, with exposure to diverse engineering and technology projects. A strong organisational mindset and proactive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong coordination and prioritisation skills.
• Confident communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and business processes.
• Proactive, collaborative, and naturally curious.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination and administration of multiple projects.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Manage project action, risk, and issue trackers.
• Support project start-up and close-out activities.
• Produce dashboards, status reports, and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Support the development of automation and project management best practices.
• Take ownership of smaller projects as your experience develops.

Skills

Highly organized

Coordination

Stakeholder communication

Self-motivated

Written reporting

MS Office

Systems & data

Proactive & collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Deltek

Job description

Project Management Assistant

Engineering Consultancy | Cambridge Area
Are you highly organised, proactive, and looking to build a career in project management? We are partnering with a leading engineering consultancy that is expanding its Project Management capability and is seeking a Project Management Assistant (PMA) to support the delivery of complex, innovative engineering and technology projects.
This newly created role offers the opportunity to work closely with Project Managers and engineering teams across a diverse portfolio of projects, helping to improve project delivery, reporting, planning, and operational efficiency.

The Role

Working across multiple projects, you'll support Project Managers with coordination, administration, reporting, and resource planning while helping to drive continuous improvement across the wider project management function.
You will become a key point of coordination, ensuring project information is accurate, up to date, and accessible, allowing project teams to focus on successful delivery.
This position offers excellent long-term career development, with clear progression opportunities into Senior PMA and Project Manager roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with the day-to-day coordination and administration of multiple projects.
• Maintain project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and follow up on actions.
• Manage project action, risk, and issue trackers.
• Support project start-up and close-out activities.
• Produce dashboards, status reports, and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Support the development of automation and project management best practices.
• Take ownership of smaller projects as your experience develops.

About You

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong coordination and prioritisation skills.
• Confident communicator who can engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with systems, data, and business processes.
• Proactive, collaborative, and naturally curious.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Support, or PMO role.
• Understanding of project management methodologies and principles.
• Experience within engineering, technology, R&D, manufacturing, or consultancy environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Deltek, or similar platforms.
• Experience with process improvement, workflow automation, resource planning, or project financial tracking.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering and technology projects.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to shape a newly created role and make a visible impact on project delivery.