Junior Project Manager - People Solutions Group Limited : Job Details

Junior Project Manager

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager to join our well-established client based in Tipton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to develop their career in project management, working alongside experienced Project Managers on high-value, technically complex engineering projects.

Shifts: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00 (39 hours per week)Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews

• Company pension scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Training and career development opportunities

• Exposure to major engineering and nuclear projects

Day-to-Day Duties:As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects - ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Supporting Project Managers in defining project strategy, scope, budget, and resource requirements.

• Assisting with the coordination of cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

• Maintaining accurate project documentation in line with company, legal, and quality standards.

• Monitoring project progress and helping to update schedules, budgets, and forecasts.

• Supporting risk management, identifying potential issues, and assisting with mitigation plans.

• Ensuring project change control processes are followed and scope variations are properly managed.

• Assisting with commercial and contractual administration, including variation management.

• Preparing internal and customer project reports, including monthly and quarterly reviews.

• Managing smaller projects or specific workstreams independently, under senior supervision.

• Ensuring all work complies with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Essential Skills and Experience:To be successful as a Junior Project Manager, you will need:

• A strong understanding of basic project management principles and processes.

• Awareness of contract requirements, scope management, and risk control.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, or rail sectors.

• Understanding of project cost control and commercial awareness.

• Excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.

• The ability to influence and motivate others.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable Experience: