Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Location: Rochester; Kent (On-site)

Salary: Circa £42,000 depending 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:

This role supports the delivery of small projects or defined work packages across the full lifecycle, from early proposals and design activity through to production and in‑service support. It requires managing plans, risks, opportunities and reporting, while working closely with project teams, suppliers and customers to ensure time, cost and quality commitments are met. The position also involves preparing performance updates for project leadership, coordinating problem‑solving activity and supporting day‑to‑day project management tasks, with occasional travel to other sites as needed.

Core duties:

• Manage and deliver small projects or defined work packages across the full lifecycle, including proposals, bids, design, development, production and in‑service support
• Maintain and update project plans, schedules and interdependencies, working closely with project teams and stakeholders
• Identify, track and manage project risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation and promotion actions are completed on time
• Produce clear performance reports and present updates to project leadership as required
• Coordinate problem‑solving activity with engineering, supply chain, commercial and other internal teams
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, suppliers and customers
• Support day‑to‑day project management tasks, including governance, reporting and documentation, with ad‑hoc travel to other sites when required

Essential Skills:

• Experience as a Junior Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager or Project Coordinator
• Hands‑on experience supporting small projects or defined work packages, or delivering parts of a larger project
• Exposure to engineering or manufacturing environments (e.g., mechanical, electrical, aerospace, defence, systems, electronics, or similar)
• Experience gathering, interpreting and reporting project data
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

The Electronic Systems Team:

The Electronic 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: 11th May 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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