Junior Project Manager

DAMICOR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their Airports Project Execution team in Manchester. The role involves supporting the delivery of automation projects and requires a formal project management qualification. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in airport environments. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, private medical cover, and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Private medical cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Aviva pension plan

Wellbeing benefits, GP access, and rewards

Qualifications

• Contract management training (e.g. NEC3 or NEC4).
• Health, safety & environment qualifications (e.g. CDM, IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS).
• Experience within airports or exposure to airport environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects to cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Identify and analyse project risks, propose solutions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Motivate and coordinate project teams to achieve deliverables safely and on time.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Formal project management qualification (e.g. APM PFQ)

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Junior Project Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000pa + car allowance

Location: Manchester/North UK

Working Format: Hybrid working, remote/site visits as and when to Manchester/North UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Airport environment experience is highly desirable for this role

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our Airports Project Execution team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone at the start of their project management career who is eager to grow and take on responsibility in delivering complex automation system projects within fast-moving airport and parcel environments.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting project delivery from order through to completion gaining exposure across planning, procurement, financials, documentation, stakeholder management, and risk control.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects to cost, time, and quality requirements.


• Identify and analyse project risks, propose solutions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.


• Motivate and coordinate project teams to achieve deliverables safely and on time.


• Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.


• Support environmental, health & safety standards across projects.


• Contribute to understanding customer business processes to deliver solutions that improve their competitiveness.


• Act as a trusted partner for clients, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

Qualifications & Skills

• A formal project management qualification (e.g. APM PFQ).


• Contract management training (e.g. NEC3 or NEC4).


• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.


• Health, safety & environment qualifications (e.g. CDM, IOSH, NEBOSH, SMSTS).


• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, and SharePoint.


• Experience within airports or exposure to airport environments (preferred).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)


• Private medical cover


• Wellbeing benefits, GP access, and rewards


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Aviva pension plan


• Achievers recognition platform – points for rewards and discounts.


• A challenging and dynamic work environment with career progression opportunities.