Junior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, TAG Catering Equipment, is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join its team in Stevenage. This role offers an opportunity to work on exciting commercial catering projects, with responsibilities including planning, documentation, and execution. Ideal for motivated individuals looking for growth in project management.

Benefits

Support from an award-winning marketing, design, and sales team.

Bonus/commission structure.

Hybrid and flexible working.

Paid-for travel.

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme.

Company pension & life insurance.

Competitive holiday allowance including Bank Holidays.

Regular team lunches and events.

Opportunity to dine at fine-dining restaurants.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a construction or fit-out project-focused environment is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and project management tools is important.
• A proactive, detail-oriented team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing project activities and milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and track progress.
• Support communication across project teams and clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Formal project management training or certification (e.g. CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Microsoft Teams

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description

Are you a highly organised individual with a passion for planning and delivering projects? Are you looking to kick-start your career in project management with a company that values your growth and development?

TAG Catering Equipment is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic and expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience working on diverse and exciting commercial catering projects across the UK. This role offers clear progression to become a Project Manager, as you grow your skills and experience with us.

The Role:

As a Junior Project Manager, you’ll work closely with our experienced sales and project teams to ensure the successful delivery of commercial catering projects. You will assist in all stages of the project lifecycle—from planning and documentation to execution and final delivery—playing a vital role in keeping our projects running smoothly, on time, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing project activities, milestones, and timelines
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate project documentation including purchase orders, delivery notes, RFI logs and O&M manualsplans
• Schedule internal and client meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting outcomes
• Track and report project progress using spreadsheets and project management software
• Support clear and consistent communication across project teams and with clients
• Follow up on outstanding tasks and project snags, and assist in resolving issues as they arise
• Carry out administrative duties to support the full lifecycle of project delivery

The Fit:

• Previous experience working in a construction or fit-out project-focused environment (nice to have, not essential)
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g. CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation) (nice to have, not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, with a working knowledge of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented team player with a problem-solving mindset

Benefits:

• Support from an award-winning marketing, design, and sales team so you can focus on your role.
• Bonus/commission structure
• Hybrid and flexible working, with 3 - 4 days in our Stevenage office and 1 - 2 days in London.
• Paid-for travel
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension & life insurance
• Competitive holiday allowance including Bank Holidays
• Regular team lunches and events
• The opportunity to dine for free at our project sites including fine-dining restaurants and 5* hotels