Our Engineering Programme Management Team

EngineeringProjectAssistant(FixedTermContract)

£35–45k ~AI est. Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineering Project Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) at Our Engineering Programme Management Team. Skills: Project support, Engineering support. Track programme metrics. Report programme metrics”

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

SC level security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years’ experience, ONC/HNC qualification, SC level security clearance

Nice to Have

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Experience supporting bids, Previous experience working within an engineering environment

What You'll Do.

Track programme metrics

Report programme metrics

Maintain project data

Set up project reviews

Support project reviews

Support bid activities

Support proposal activities

Generate project plans

Maintain project plans

Produce review materials

Coordinate project meetings

Provide hands-on support

Support development programmes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering Programme Management team; Project Engineers

Process & Methodology

Project planning

Full Job Description

**Date Posted:** 2026-06-03 **Country:** United Kingdom **Location:** Plymouth, Plymouth **Position Role Type:** Onsite We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our Engineering Programme Management team onsite in Plymouth for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fully onsite role providing direct support to the Engineering Programme Manager and Project Engineers across a range of engineering and development programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project coordination, reporting, planning, and programme delivery within a fast-paced engineering environment. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract running from August 2026 to August 2027. **What You Will Do** To work within the Engineering Programme Management team providing direct support to the Engineering Programme Manager and Project Engineers. **Responsibilities Include** * Tracking and reporting programme metrics relating to resource, cost, and schedule * Inputting and maintaining project data within Engineering Control Tower * Setting up and supporting monthly Engineering Project Reviews * Supporting bid and proposal activities, including administration of BidMaster.Web (BMW) tools * Generating and maintaining simple project plans * Producing materials and supporting Finance Project Reviews * Coordinating project meetings and taking minutes * Providing hands-on support to development programmes, including potential lab-based activities **Qualifications You Must Have** **Education & Experience** * Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a project support, engineering, or operations environment * Minimum ONC/HNC qualification (or equivalent) with an engineering-related focus **Key Skills** * Ability to generate, maintain, and track project plans * Strong organisational and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications **Qualifications We Prefer** * Proficien

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