We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Digital Engineering team. This is a high-impact development role within, supporting the successful delivery of projects within Digital Engineering.
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will
* Support Programme and Project Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget
* Take ownership of discrete work packages and smaller projects end-to-end
* Act as a key interface between technical teams, stakeholders, and programme leadership
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management tools, reporting, and processes across the portfolio
This role provides a clear pathway toward full Project Manager responsibility.
You’ll be responsible for
Project Delivery & Coordination
* Support planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects across the Digital Engineering portfolio
* Manage low–medium complexity projects independently, from initiation through to closure
* Maintain accurate project plans, risk registers, and issue logs
* Ensure milestones, deliverables, and financial performance are actively tracked and reported
Stakeholder & Governance Management
* Provide clear, structured updates to Programme/Project Managers and senior stakeholders
* Facilitate regular project reviews, including risk and financial reviews
* Ensure governance documentation is maintained in line with MTC standards
* Support engagement with external partners and funding bodies where required
Resource & Financial Management
* Identify resource requirements and liaise with team leaders to secure allocation
* Track project costs, forecasts, and invoicing points against milestones
* Support financial governance, ensuring clarity and accuracy of project spend
Risk, Issue & Change Management
* Proactively identify risks and issues, proposing mitigation plans
* Support change control processes, ensuring all changes are documented and approved
* Escalate critical issues early with clear recovery actions
Operational Excellence
* Support improvements to PM tools, templates and reporting practices
* Drive consistency in planning, tracking and reporting across projects
* Contribute to wider programme and portfolio performance insights
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for somebody with experience of working in a project based or professional services environment.
You’ll need
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* To be a confident communicator able to work across technical and non-technical teams
* Experience using project tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel)
* Basic financial awareness (budget tracking, forecasting, cost control)
* Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to diagnose issues and propose solutions
Desirable skills and experience include
* Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, or digital technologies
* Experience working on grant‑funded or collaborative projects
* Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, Agile)
* Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics)
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