Junior Project Manager

Russell Taylor Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the West Midlands is seeking a Junior Project Manager to assist in managing key engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include monitoring project progress and supporting project managers. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary (£35-50k depending on experience)

Pension & healthcare package

Hybrid working

Career development and mentoring

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a project coordination or engineering support role.
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and risk management.
• Strong understanding of budgets, scope, and change control.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, budgeting, and delivery of key projects.
• Monitor project progress, costs, and risks.
• Help prepare internal and client progress reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, time, and budget targets.
• Manage smaller projects or work packages independently as experience grows.

Skills

Project coordination

Risk management

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Degree in engineering, business, or related field

Job description

Vacancy Title: Junior Project Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: West Midlands
Industry: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING
Salary: £35000 - £50000 per annum
Start Date: 2025-12-17
REF: J91985903
Contact Name: Daniel Shafran
Contact Email: [e-mail]
Vacancy Published: 1 day ago

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary (£35-50k depending on experience)
• Pension & healthcare package
• Hybrid working
• Career development and mentoring from senior project managers
• Exposure to large-scale, high-integrity engineering projects

What you'll be doing

• Support Project Managers with planning, budgeting, and delivery of key projects
• Monitor project progress, costs, and risks
• Help prepare internal and client progress reports
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet quality, time, and budget targets
• Assist in applying change control, risk management, and commercial processes
• Manage smaller projects or work packages independently as experience grows

About the company

Our client is a respected engineering organisation delivering complex systems to highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, energy, and manufacturing. They pride themselves on technical excellence, strong teamwork, and structured professional growth.

What you'll need

• 2+ years' experience in a project coordination or engineering support role
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and risk management
• Understanding of budgets, scope, and change control
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confident using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Degree or equivalent in engineering, business, or related field

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