Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Sheffield | Permanent |

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for budding professionals within Project Delivery, to learn from experienced leaders while playing an active role in the delivery of complex, high-profile engineering projects.

We're working exclusively with a well-established UK engineering business responsible for some of the most recognisable projects in the country. Our client works with some of the most exciting names across Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, Sports & Entertainment and Infrastructure, and continued growth means they're now looking to bring an Assistant Project Manager into the team.

The Role

Working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams, you'll help coordinate activities, monitor progress and ensure project goals are delivered efficiently and effectively. Day to day, you can expect to:

* Support the development of project plans, track milestones and coordinate resources to keep projects on schedule and within budget

* Maintain clear, consistent communication between internal teams and external stakeholders

* Help identify potential risks and maintain logs of issues and mitigation actions, escalating concerns where necessary

* Maintain accurate project documentation, prepare progress reports and support the Project Manager in presenting updates to senior management

* Assist in monitoring deliverables to ensure they meet required specifications and standards

* Support financial tracking by recording expenditure and assisting with budget reviews

* Contribute ideas for improving project workflows and support the implementation of best practice

* Collaborate closely with engineering, operations and other departments to foster a joined-up project environment

* Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach to day-to-day project challenges

About You

* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

* An effective communicator with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach

* Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to learn from experienced project leaders

* A basic understanding of project management principles and tools

* Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with project management software is an advantage

* Technical awareness of engineering or internet/network-based solutions is desirable

* Experience in an APM, support or coordination role within engineering, construction or manufacturing is advantageous.

This role offers a fantastic platform to build a long-term career in project management within a business delivering genuinely standout engineering projects