Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Rochester; Onsite

Salary: Up to £45,000 dependent on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

We are looking for a proactive Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of projects and work packages across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will help drive project performance, manage risks and opportunities, support planning activities, and contribute to effective decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, building strong relationships, and playing a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic project environment. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Core duties:

• Manage and deliver small project(s) or large work packages within a project across the lifecycle; from campaigns to new business proposals, product design & development to production, bidding for follow-on contracts to in-service support
• Support in the development and maintenance the project plan and interdependencies with the team and key stakeholders
• Pro-actively manage the risks and opportunities for your project or work package, working with your teams to identify and close out mitigation and promotion plans in a timely manner
• Develop reports on the performance of your project or work package and frequently present to the project leadership
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive effective problem solving
• Build strong relationships internally and externally, including your team members, the suppliers and our customer

Essential Skills:

• Project management experience in a product based or engineering environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project and in data gathering and analysis
• Project management experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry

The Aerospace & Mission Systems Team:

The Aerospace & Mission Systems team is responsible for extremely complex and innovative projects, we are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Project Manager. You will assist the Project Manager with day-to-day management activities in order to meet the project’s time, cost, and quality goals

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th November 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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