The role:
As Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Managers and alongside the Engineers, Clients and Suppliers supporting the planning, coordination and execution of engineering projects across our three core services of engineering consultancy, equipment design and build, and testing services.
Duties will include:
- Supporting project management, reporting and delivery activity across allocated projects
- Assisting with project planning, progress tracking, action management and coordination of key milestones
- Maintaining clear communication with key stakeholders, including the project team, client and supply chain
- Supporting the production, checking and control of project specifications, reports, schedules and documentation in line with company processes and procedures
- Helping to coordinate contract reviews, project set-up, purchasing, supplier communication and project administration activities
- Attending and, where appropriate, representing RED at project meetings with clients, suppliers and internal teams
- Supporting technicians and engineers during assembly, testing, installation and commissioning activities, including offsite where required
- Assisting with non-conformance, corrective action, risk, health, safety and environmental documentation as part of the project delivery process
- Remaining flexible and willing to participate in the broader range of activities associated with a small engineering business
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for someone with strong planning and organisational skills, a quality mindset and the confidence to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical project stakeholders. Below criteria for guidance:
Essential:
- Experience in project coordination, project administration, engineering delivery or a relevant technical or operational environment
- Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, actions and deadlines across multiple workstreams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence preparing project information, meeting notes, reports and presentations
- Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, engineers, technicians and internal stakeholders
- A proactive, accurate and detail-focused approach to project documentation and information control.
- Good IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office
- Awareness of quality assurance, health and safety, risk assessment and project delivery procedures
- A flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification in Engineering or Project Management
- Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, offshore, nuclear, decommissioning or other higher-risk environment
- Experience of multidiscipline engineering
- Understanding of project management methods, contract review, procurement, supply chain coordination or document control.
- Experience supporting installation, commissioning, assembly, testing or factory acceptance activities.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of balancing quality, resource, cost and schedule constraints.
- Experience of using project tracking or planning tools
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes (specifically including fabrication and machining)
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders
- Understanding of HSE principals
Characteristics:
- Diligent, organised and committed to doing things properly
- Proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership of tasks through to completion
- Clear and confident communicator who can draw project-critical information from stakeholder input
- Supportive team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Calm under pressure, solutions-focused and able to adapt when project priorities change
What we will offer you:
- Varied and interesting work
- Training and development that focuses on both technical and behavioural skills
- The opportunity to be part of a high performing, talented and motivated team
- A happy and vibrant working environment in the heart of Northumberland with a unique culture that supports mental and physical wellbeing including flexible working and daily lunchtime sports activities
- A competitive rewards package including annual discretionary bonus and company pension
- Generous holiday allowance (35 including bank holidays increasing by 1 for each years service up to 5 years resulting in a total of 40)
- Private healthcare
- EV / Cycle schemes
The role(s) will be based in the Hexham office with hours of 37.5 per week, core hours 9am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm Friday.
We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups.
If successful for interview, we may ask for examples of work to be shown and discussed during interview. If successful in interview, we will discuss seeking references with you prior to contacting anyone.
If you would like to work for us and you think you have what we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the Apply For This Job button.
Assistant Project Manager in Hexham employer: RED Engineering
RED Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment in the heart of Northumberland. With a focus on employee wellbeing and flexible working arrangements, we provide opportunities for professional growth while ensuring our HR processes are continuously improved. Join us to be part of a vibrant culture that values your contributions and fosters a commitment to safety in hazardous environments.
