Junior Project Manager in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Junior Project Manager – Engineering for a Bristol-based role operating on a hybrid basis. This 12-month contract carries a rate of £26 per hour and requires engineering background with experience in complex programmes.

BPSS/SC security clearance eligibility is essential. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting project managers and engineers, and delivering updates to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Engineering background with project management experience.
• Engineering qualification at least HNC level.
• Experience in complex engineering programmes with multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Eligible for BPSS/SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities to support operational readiness.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and external stakeholders.
• Monitor engineering issues and elevate risks as needed.
• Assist in resolving technical and project-related issues.
• Provide project progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, logistics, maintenance and supply chain.
• Support continuous improvement in quality and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Maintain records of issues, actions and decisions.
• Assist wider project team with planning and delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent workload management

Multidisciplinary teams

Project management experience

Engineering background

Complex engineering programmes

Asset management experience

Education

HNC in engineering or higher

EngTech registration

Job description

Job Description

Junior Project Manager – Engineering (Bristol – Hybrid 12-Month Contract £26 per hour Outside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager to support a major engineering programme based in Bristol. This is a 12-month contract opportunity operating on a hybrid basis and would suit someone with an engineering background who has experience supporting complex projects and working with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering activities to support operational readiness
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and external stakeholders
• Monitor engineering issues and elevate potential risks where required
• Support the resolution of technical and project-related issues
• Provide project progress updates and technical information to senior stakeholders
• Coordinate activities across engineering, logistics, maintenance and supply chain teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and reliability
• Ensure activities comply with relevant engineering and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of engineering issues, actions and decisions
• Support the wider project team with planning and delivery activities

Experience Required

• Previous Project Management or Project Engineering experience
• Engineering qualification at HNC level or above
• Experience working within complex engineering programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage workload and project activities
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Asset management or in-service engineering experience would be advantageous
• Military, defence, aerospace or similarly regulated engineering experience would be beneficial
• EngTech registration or equivalent would be advantageous

Candidates must be eligible to achieve and maintain BPSS / SC security clearance.

Contract: 12 months. Rate: £26 per hour. IR35: Outside IR35. Location: Bristol – Hybrid