About The Role

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Renfrew

Type: Full time, Permanent – Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in the office)

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest environments across Defence. The Defence Division offers underwater systems and life support capabilities for the defence and commercial diving markets.

We rely on our teams to help our customers deliver on their promises and realize their ambitions safely, efficiently, and responsibly. We have a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, and we are embedding a more sustainable approach across our business. Our strategy centers around the One James Fisher ambition, building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy. Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their project management career, ideally with experience in production environments such as shipyards or defence contractors. You’ll support the NSRS Project Team in delivering complex, global projects, working closely with cross-functional teams and external clients to ensure successful delivery.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support project delivery and performance, including financial and contractual KPIs.
• Assist in generating and submitting project reports aligned with PMO processes.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensure adherence to JFD’s Global Project Execution Process (GPEP) and New Product Design (NPD) procedures.
• Promote and uphold health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Process-driven mindset with attention to detail.
• Clean driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Eligible for SC-level security clearance.
• Desirable: Experience in project management or relevant qualifications (e.g., APM PFQ/PMQ).
• Desirable: Familiarity with defence/maritime standards and ISO certifications.
• Desirable: Background in production environments and tangible product delivery.

Due to the volume of applications, applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher & Sons are committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

James Fisher and Sons plc are proud partners with the Career Transition Partnership, supporting Armed Forces resettlement for over 20 years.

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