Our Engineering Programme Management Team
EngineeringProjectAssistant(FixedTermContract)
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“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.
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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