Assistant Project Manager Job at Amentum (Barrow-in-Furness)

Assistant Project Manager

Amentum

Location:
United Kingdom , Barrow-in-Furness

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers with experience in infrastructure and major construction projects to join our expanding team. In this role, you will play a key supporting role in helping our clients successfully deliver highly complex programmes across the built environment. The position is primarily based in Barrow, with a requirement to be on-site for 3 to 4 days per week, with the remainder of the week offering hybrid or remote working flexibility.

Job Responsibility:

Support the delivery of projects in accordance with organisational policies, processes, and procedures
Assist in the development and assurance of business cases as part of wider approval processes
Help translate customer requirements into defined project scopes and support scope management through effective change control
Contribute to the analysis, planning, and monitoring of project delivery to ensure timely and cost-effective outcomes
Support project performance reporting and help identify risks, issues, and opportunities
Assist in managing project assumptions, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and management procedures
Support the application of appropriate project delivery strategies and commercial approaches
Coordinate with technical, engineering, project controls, commercial, and financial teams to ensure integrated project support
Help maintain accurate project records and documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned initiatives

Requirements:

Some experience supporting the delivery of infrastructure or major construction projects
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships
A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and project delivery
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, Agile)
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

Nice to have:

Working towards or holding an APM qualification (e.g. PFQ or PMQ) is desirable
An understanding of the Defence sector or experience working with Tier 1 contractors is advantageous
Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) or similar professional body would be beneficial

What we offer:

Free single medical cover and digital GP service
Enhanced parental leave pay
Free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
Matched-funding
Paid volunteering time
Charitable donations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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