Junior Project Manager

JD Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured progression

Flexible work model

Pension and benefits

Job summary

JD Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Graduate / Junior Project Manager to join our delivery team across the London and Kent regions. You will help manage mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects, including UPS, generators, HV/LV distribution, and power management systems for data centres and public infrastructure.

You will work with senior project managers to engineer, procure, schedule, and execute projects where uptime is essential, balancing on-site, office, and remote work as

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Construction/Project Management or equivalent experience.
• Based in/near London or Kent with UK driving licence and willingness to travel region.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with project management tools is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Managers in planning and coordinating power projects from pre-construction to commissioning.
• Conduct site visits across London and Kent to monitor progress and safety.
• Prepare and update project docs: RAMS, schedules, submittals, variation logs, O&M manuals.
• Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, subcontractor payments and forecasts.
• Coordinate communication between engineering teams, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Track equipment lead times, deliveries and site logistics to meet timelines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

MS Project familiarity

Primavera P6 familiarity

AutoCAD knowledge

BIM tools familiarity

Education

BSc/BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or related

Construction/Project Management degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

BIM tools

Job description

Are you a high-energy engineering, business, or construction management graduate eager to launch your career in one of the most vital, fast-growing technology sectors in the world?

We are looking for a Graduate / Junior Project Manager to join our delivery team across the London and Kent regions. In this role, you will be directly involved in managing complex, high-stakes electrical infrastructure projects, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, standby generators, high-voltage/low-voltage distribution, and critical power management systems for data centres, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, and critical public infrastructure.

You will work alongside senior project managers, learning how to engineer, procure, schedule, and execute mission-critical power installations where 100% uptime is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support & Delivery: Assist Senior Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing mission-critical power projects from pre-construction through to final commissioning and hand-over.
• Site Coordination: Conduct site visits across London and Kent surrounding M25 region to inspect progress, coordinate subcontractors, monitor health and safety compliance, and check installation quality.
• Documentation & Governance: Prepare and update key project documentation, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS), project schedules, submittals, variation logs, and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Commercial & Financial Admin: Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and cost forecasting.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as a clear communication channel between internal engineering teams, clients, main contractors, equipment vendors, and site personnel.
• Supply Chain Management: Track equipment lead times, coordinate deliveries, and manage site logistics to maintain project timelines.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Degree (BSc / BEng / MSc) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience/HND).
• Location & Mobility: Based in or within easy commute of London or Kent, with a valid UK Driver's Licence and willingness to travel to client sites across the region.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, or BIM tools is a strong plus.
• Mindset: Proactive, inquisitive, resilient under tight deadlines, and passionate about critical infrastructure and modern power systems.
• Right to Work: Unrestricted right to work in the UK. No sponsorship offered.

What We Offer

• Structured Progression: Clear career path from Junior Project Manager to full Project Manager.
• Flexible Work Model: Combination of office work, remote working, and active site visits across London & Kent.
• Benefits Package: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, competitive pension scheme.