Junior Project Manager

Media Entertainment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is offering a dynamic opportunity for a Junior Project Manager within its engineering division. This role supports various projects aiming to enhance advanced materials and technology. Candidates will gain hands-on experience across project phases and be key in improving project management processes in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

12.5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Supportive environment focused on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering role transitioning to project management.
• Understanding of SME operations.
• Customer-facing experience and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project execution through lifecycle phases.
• Maintaining up-to-date project plans.
• Producing regular project reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant engineering experience

Job description

Junior Project Manager (Engineering)

NCC

Bristol based with Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Salary: £33,950 to £40,268 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, very flexible employer.

Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Summary

Great opportunity for someone looking to make the move from an Engineering role into project management! We're looking for someone who can take accountability for the delivery of a portfolio of small projects that will offer a breadth of experience and give exposure to a range of sectors across NCC.

You will get the opportunity to develop both your project management and portfolio management skills and build a solid foundation for a career in project, programme, and portfolio management.

Our aim is to accelerate industrial transformation by driving the innovation and development of advanced materials and digital technologies, fostering collaboration across sectors, and delivering adoptable, sustainable solutions that strengthen the UK's manufacturing capability and global competitiveness.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting the successful execution of projects through all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, requirements capture, planning, execution, and closure.
2. Maintaining up-to-date project plans covering all live and pipeline projects.
3. Producing regular project reports and management information.
4. Ensuring all project management processes are followed, including risk management, change control, documentation, and reporting.
5. Supporting weekly and monthly project review meetings.
6. Ensuring project team members have visibility of booking codes and hours worked.
7. Adhering to NCC quality, health, safety processes and promoting a positive H&S culture.
8. Ensuring project plans are properly resourced for capacity planning.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a relevant engineering role (mechanical/materials in design or manufacture preferred) and seeking to transition into project management.
• Understanding of how small to medium (SME) companies operate.
• Eagerness to learn and develop project management skills.
• Customer-facing experience, supporting engineering teams to determine requirements and scopes of work.
• Strong communication skills to bridge gaps between customers and engineers.

Personal Qualities

Good interpersonal, organizational, facilitation skills, and a proactive attitude.

What We Offer

Hybrid and flexible working, annual salary reviews, private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, a supportive environment focused on wellbeing, EDI, and learning and development. Join a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Questions? Reach out to the recruitment team at NCCuk.com or Jon Barratt via LinkedIn.