Junior Project Manager

7formation; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and fit-out company in the UK is seeking a Junior Project Manager. This role involves supporting project delivery and working with experienced Project Managers. The ideal candidate should have a construction-related qualification, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, coordinating teams, and ensuring project safety standards. The company offers professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment, along with competitive benefits and a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Mentoring from experienced Project Managers

Dynamic team environment

25 days holiday (+ public holidays)

Death in Service benefit

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment pension

Refer a friend bonus

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn is a must.
• Required to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of projects from inception to completion.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Help develop and maintain project plans and communication documents.
• Assist with coordination of site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety management on site.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Good IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

Construction-related academic qualification (BSc, HNC/HND) or relevant industry experience

SMSTS certificate (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering great service and looking to take the next step in your project management career? Do you have a customer‑focused mindset and a desire to learn and develop within a growing company that genuinely looks after its people? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

7formation is a rapidly expanding nationwide construction and fit‑out company dedicated to excellence, innovation, and growth. We work with well‑known clients such as Next, Adidas, DFS and Travis Perkins, to name just a few. You can find out more about our extensive client portfolio on our website.

Junior Project Manager role

Due to continued expansion, we are now looking for a Junior Project Manager to join our nationwide team.

As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the successful control and delivery of construction projects, working closely with experienced Project Managers and site teams. This role is ideal for someone looking to build hands‑on experience in project delivery, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness within a supportive environment. You will attend site and client meetings, assist in coordinating teams, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Main responsibilities of the Junior Project Manager include

• Supporting the management of projects from inception through to completion under the guidance of a Project Manager.
• Assisting in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Helping to develop and maintain project plans, programmes, and communication documents.
• Supporting the management of changes in project scope and identifying potential risks and issues.
• Assisting with the coordination and motivation of site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Supporting Health & Safety management on site and ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Assisting in managing commercial expectations and project budgets.
• Helping to estimate resources and materials required to achieve project objectives.
• Attending and contributing to client and site meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out.
• Supporting the monitoring of project programmes, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Assisting in the preparation of progress reports, documentation, and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the identification and resolution of project issues and conflicts.
• Building positive working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Supporting project close‑out activities, including lessons learned and post‑project reviews.
• Willingness to travel nationwide depending on project locations.

Our ideal Junior Project Manager will have the below skills and experience

• SMSTS certificate (or working towards).
• Construction‑related academic qualification (BSc, HNC/HND) or relevant industry experience (e.g. graduate, assistant site/project role, or time‑served trade looking to move into project management).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while managing your own workload.

Along with a competitive salary we can offer you

• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Mentoring and support from experienced Project Managers.
• A dynamic team with a passion for innovation.
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment.
• 25 days holiday (+ public holidays), increasing to 28 days with length of service.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Social events including a summer event and Christmas party.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Junior Project Manager, then please click ‘Apply’ today! We'd love to hear from you!

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

At 7formation, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote practices that eliminate discrimination and ensure fairness and transparency throughout our recruitment process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

No agencies please – we will reach out to our preferred suppliers if we require assistance with this role.