Project Manager (Associate/Graduate)

ZipRecruiter; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in project management is seeking an Associate Project Manager to gain hands-on experience across project management, procurement, and quality. The role involves managing project timelines and budgets, supporting procurement activities, and assisting with client delivery. Ideal candidates will have some exposure to project management and strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Some exposure to project management or related roles is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, multitask, and contribute meaningfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support procurement activities and monitor subcontractor performance.
• Assist with client-facing tasks during installations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for renewable energy

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Opportunity

The Opportunity

This is a broad and adaptable role, designed for a motivated individual early in their career who wants to gain hands-on experience across project management, procurement, and quality in a dynamic and supportive environment.

As an Associate Project Manager, you will support delivery of both internal and external projects, ranging from grant-funded R&D through to client installations and in-service support. You will help coordinate suppliers, manage project schedules, maintain budgets, and contribute to building reliable operations processes at GT Wings.

Because GT Wings is a growing business, you will not be restricted to pure project management – your work may also involve procurement activities, supporting quality management tasks, and assisting with client project delivery as well as helping develop our operational processes. You will work closely with experienced colleagues who will support your development. This is an ideal role for someone eager to learn, contribute meaningfully, and grow with the company as we scale.

Responsibilities

Core (Project Management)

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare project risk registers and progress reports.
• Help draft and manage grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate project scope and help avoid scope creep.
• Support scheduling and resource planning.
• Document and maintain lessons learned to drive business improvement.

Cross-functional (Procurement & Quality)

• Support procurement activities, including supplier engagement and tendering.
• Help monitor subcontractor performance against quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Contribute to building and maintaining quality records (inspection packs, certificates).
• Assist in developing processes for project delivery, quality control, and handovers.

Client / External Engagement

• Support client-facing tasks during installations.
• Help liaise with shipyards, suppliers, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Some exposure to project management (through studies, internships, placements, or early career roles) is beneficial but not essential — we value transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, multitask, and contribute meaningfully to projects.
• Enthusiasm for renewable energy, shipping, or sustainability.

Desirable:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of procurement or supply chain processes.
• Awareness of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Marine, manufacturing, or start-up environment experience.

Development Opportunities

This role is designed as an entry point with significant scope to grow into more senior responsibilities (Project Manager, Subcontract Manager, or Quality Lead). You will gain broad experience across operations, building a foundation in project management, procurement, and quality assurance while contributing directly to GT Wings’ mission to decarbonise shipping.

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GT Wings is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and especially encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply.

We value work–life balance and are open to flexible working arrangements to help our team thrive.