Assistant Project Manager

Cortech Talent Solutions Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Project Manager in Bristol. This role requires oversight of operational performance and delivery of innovative project management solutions. Candidates should have a Degree Level Qualification and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary of £27,000 - £32,000, a guaranteed bonus, and support for additional qualifications. The position requires strong attention to detail and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Benefits

Guaranteed bonus up to £6,000 per year

Support for additional qualifications

Good work-life balance

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level Qualification (or working towards).
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Experience in an Operational Procurement Environment in the Defence Sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key project management functions in support of overall project delivery.
• Communicate with stakeholders on the progress of the project.
• Create, monitor and manage Customer demands in an ERP system.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent I.T. Skills (Microsoft Excel essential)

Self-motivated with a flexible approach to workload

Ability to establish strong relationships with stakeholders

Education

Educated to Degree Level Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

Calling all 2025 / 2026 graduate to apply for the below role

Role: Graduate Project Manager

Location: Bristol city centre

Onsite: 4x days per week with Friday as WFH

Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + Guaranteed Bonus which adds up to £6,000 per year

Sector: Defence + Aerospace

Start date: Flexible but ideally your start by May 2026

This is a graduate position only

If you have an entrepreneurial side and passion for pushing the envelope while maintaining procure, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented Graduate Project Manager (GPM) to join an established Bristol based Engineering / Defence Services SME based in Central Bristol.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will be responsible in the running and supporting the Project Team for the day-to-day Operational Performance. You will be integral to delivering innovative Project Management solutions to support further growth opportunities pursued by the business.

We will support your development funding additional qualifications and strive and support a good work life balance, with a good salary package and profit share scheme.

As a Graduate PM you will be responsible for the day-to-day Operational Performance oversight. You will be integral to delivering innovative Project Management solutions to support further growth opportunities pursued by the business.

Main duties

• Deliver key project management functions in support of overall project delivery including financial, schedule, quality, and risk functions.
• Competing any tasks assigned by the Head of Projects in a timely manner and assisting with activities in achieving project deliverables.
• Communicating with stakeholders on the progress of the project and capturing stakeholder requirements and needs.
• Creating, monitoring and managing Customer demands in an ERP system to meet the contractual delivery KPI targets.
• Help manage of Post Design Services requested by the Customer within the agreed triple constraints including reporting performance to the Customer and the Director of Projects.
• Help for develop strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, suppliers to capture, analyse and achieve customer requirements.
• Creating monthly project progress (for both internal and external stakeholders) to update schedules in line with project reporting timelines and best practice.
• Oversee variable aspects of the project and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Applying effective risk management throughout the project life cycle to mitigate the risk of project failure.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of project activities including resource levelling and smoothing.
• Creating and utilising cost models to input / analyse data collected from the Procurement Team.

The Company may amend these duties from time to time and may require you to undertake other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Professional Skills / Abilities

• Able to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Must be self‑motivated with a flexible approach to workload.
• Excellent I.T. Skills (Microsoft Excel essential).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project skills desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail (essential).
• An understanding of Commercial issues in Business.
• Basic understanding of engineering desirable but not essential.

Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level Qualification (or working towards).
• Willing to be a member of a relevant professional body e.g.
• Project Management understandings in an Operational Procurement Environment in the Defence Sector (preferred).
• MRP Skills.
• Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel.

How to apply?

Please send a CV to [e-mail]