Job Description

Junior Project Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK-based engineering and manufacturing organisation for a Junior Project Manager to join their growing projects team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior-level professional who is looking to build a long-term career in project management within a technical, engineering-led environment. The role offers structured development, mentoring, and a clear progression path into a Project Manager position.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will support the coordination, administration, and delivery of multiple projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, finance, and administration teams to ensure projects run smoothly from handover through to delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, communication, and working across teams, and who is keen to develop their skills in project management, logistics, procurement, and engineering operations.

Key Responsibilities

Support Project Managers with the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple live projects

Assist with project administration, scheduling, and progress reporting

Support project handover from sales to the projects team

Help identify documentation requirements and assist with Vendor Document Requirements Lists (VDRLs)

Track documentation and key dates in coordination with project engineers

Assist in creating and maintaining project schedules and milestone trackers

Maintain an overview of all live projects and their current status

Liaise with finance regarding invoicing milestones and project updates

Support procurement activities, including supplier coordination and purchase order scheduling

Assist with tracking key delivery milestones (materials receipt, assembly, testing, despatch readiness)

Work with administration teams to support document control processes

Assist with logistics coordination and preparation of shipping documentation

Attend project meetings, record actions, and support follow-up activities

Provide general support to ensure successful project delivery

About You

We are open to graduate or junior-level candidates who are looking to develop within a project-driven environment.

You may come from a background in:

Project coordination or administration

Engineering or manufacturing

Logistics, procurement, or operations

A graduate role with relevant placement or internship experience

Key skills and attributes:

Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Good written and verbal communication skills

Confident dealing with internal teams, suppliers, and customers

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

A proactive, flexible, and problem-solving mindset

Career Development & Progression

Our client is committed to developing talent internally and offers a clear, structured progression path:

Junior Project Manager

Learn company processes, systems, and the full project lifecycle

Support delivery through coordination, scheduling, and administration

Transitional Role

Take ownership of defined work packages or smaller projects

Manage elements of schedules, budgets, and documentation

Lead selected meetings and customer updates

Project Manager

Full ownership of projects from handover to completion

Responsibility for schedules, budgets, risk, suppliers, and customers

Training may include internal mentoring, external courses, and professional project management qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person