Trainee Assistant Project Manager

Vrieservice; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international defence and engineering company is seeking Assistant Project Managers through its Experis Academy. This role offers comprehensive training in project management, focusing on practical application and development of in-demand skills, while aiming for permanent roles within high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be eligible for SC Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus opportunities

Comprehensive training including online and on-the-job learning

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in outcome-focused environments within engineering or related fields.
• Proactive and forward-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions to support overall project delivery.
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and controlling work packages.
• Manage stakeholder communications and engagement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

APM Project Management

APM Project Risk Management Levels 1 & 2

APMG Project Planning & Controls Foundation

Job description

Location: Clyde

The ideal candidate will have active SC Clearance or be eligible to undergo SC Clearance.

The Experis Academy offers an exciting opportunity for delivery-oriented individuals to be trained and upskilled as Assistant Project Managers within an international defence and engineering company. Join our growing Academy division to be trained and developed while representing Experis on a leading engineering account. Our programmes develop talent pools aiming for permanent roles within our customer communities.

We seek 'future leaders' with the right aptitude and attitude, to be trained to own and deliver projects in complex environments in the nuclear and infrastructure sectors. Successful candidates should be commercially astute with strong numerical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills. If you're looking to reskill or develop your project management skills, this role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity requiring excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

As part of the programme, you'll receive tools, experience, and training in project, programme, and portfolio management (P3M). Training includes the full project lifecycle—scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resource planning—and soft skills like negotiation, conflict resolution, stakeholder influence, and emotional intelligence. The learning approach is scenario-based, emphasizing practical application workshops.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions to support overall project delivery
• Support the development of accurate financial and schedule estimates
• Assist in planning, monitoring, and controlling work packages
• Produce and communicate project reports
• Manage stakeholder communications and engagement activities

Minimum Attributes for Applicants

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence in effective communication
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, forward-thinking approach to potential issues
• Commitment to high-quality work and a passion for learning
• Ability to discuss technical topics clearly
• Experience in outcome-focused environments within engineering, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or related fields

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on a 36-hour week, with bonus opportunities
• Entry into a leading defence and engineering firm with high-profile project management roles
• Comprehensive training including online and on-the-job learning to develop in-demand skills
• Qualifications in project management such as APM Project Management, APM Project Risk Management Levels 1 & 2, and APMG Project Planning & Controls Foundation (exam costs covered)

Additional Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Maternity, shared parental, and paternity leave
• Sick pay