Junior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support project delivery in airport environments. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career, offering opportunities to grow within a dynamic team. The position includes hybrid working and exposure across various project management domains. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Private medical cover

Wellbeing benefits, GP access, and rewards

Cycle to Work scheme

Aviva pension plan

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Formal project management qualification.
• Contract management training required.
• Experience within airport environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery to cost, time, and quality.
• Identify project risks and propose effective solutions.
• Coordinate project teams to achieve deliverables safely.

Skills

Project management qualification (e.g. APM PFQ)

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

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, SharePoint

Education

Formal project management qualification

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

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.

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.

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.