"Assistant Project Manager (AMRC Cymru)"

Assistant Project Manager (AMRC Cymru)

University of Sheffield

Location:	Chester, Hybrid
Salary:	£32,080 to £36,636 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 24th March 2026
Closes: 11th April 2026
Job Ref: 2385

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Job Reference Number: 2385
Working Pattern: Full time Hybrid working pattern, requiring a minimum of 60% on site (3 days on site in any given week). Minimum of 35 hours per week. Default is on site full time. Working from home is possible according to circumstances and agreement with line management.
Faculty: AMRC
Closing Date: 10 April 2026

At the University of Sheffield AMRC Cymru, you will be part of an ambitious team that values outstanding performance and excellence. We encourage a collaborative environment where every team member can contribute their crafted skills and perspectives. Our projects are driven to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what is possible in engineering.

We are committed to encouraging an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. If you are determined to succeed and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career at one of the UK’s leading manufacturing research centres and make a significant impact on the engineering sector. If you are ready to embrace this challenge and contribute to our success, apply today!

As an Assistant Project Manager at the AMRC Cymru, you will have various responsibilities that demand competence and dedication.

• Coordinate and manage project activities to ensure flawless execution and timely completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Facilitate communication between all project collaborators to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Develop detailed reports and presentations to provide project updates to the team, customers, and partners.
• Monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring financial objectives are strictly adhered to.
• Identify and analyse potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Job Requirements

We seek candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Proven degree-level qualification in engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in project coordination or project support roles.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles and providing outstanding customer service.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including advanced skills in Microsoft Project.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write detailed reports and support presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with a methodical and structured approach to work, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead and manage support teams effectively across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems and appreciate longer-term implications.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.
We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.