Assistant Project Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £531 Per Day |
| Start Date | July 15th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7585-PSR1JP00103989 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- Experience of auditing assets and maintenance logs across a busy team
- Must hold a valid UK Driving licence
- Project management experience / supporting the overall team
Role will be conducting general project management work, plus audit work on a current PFI contract to prepare for it's expiry.
Due to the IT systems used, on site working is needed at least 4 days a week. Travel to northern England with overnight stays will also be needed on approximately monthly basis.
As an Assistant Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
- Supports the planning, delivery, and control of projects that contribute to Defence capability, infrastructure, equipment procurement, digital transformation, and operational objectives.
- Work alongside Project Managers, Programme Managers, commercial teams, engineers, and military stakeholders.
- Assist in developing project plans, schedules, and delivery milestones.
- Coordinate project activities and ensure progress aligns with agreed objectives.
- Support resource planning and allocation activities.
- Help manage dependencies and monitor project timelines.
- Auditing assets and maintenance logs
- General project management stuff
- Supporting the team
- Helping RAIDO
- Some dependency management
- Some stakeholder engagement – internal to government – not all defence
Essential:
- DV cleared for duration
- Sole UK National
- Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
- Must have a driving licence
- Project Management
- Audit experience
- Good all round support experience
- Stakeholder Management/engagement at all levels, internal and external.
Desirable:
- Defence experience would be highly beneficial
- Quality Assurance auditing experience
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Experience of auditing assets and maintenance logs across a busy team
