Junior Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

A leading construction consultancy based in Cardiff is seeking a highly organised and driven Project Manager to join their collaborative and well-established team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of diverse and high-value projects, typically ranging from £1m to £50m in value. The consultancy is widely recognised for its supportive team ethos, structured mentoring, and commitment to professional development.

The Project Manager will be involved in a varied workload across healthcare (including NHS and private), higher education, and commercial sectors. Working within a dedicated team, the Project Manager will benefit from hybrid working arrangements, healthcare and dental care packages, flexible hours, and short-day Fridays. The successful Project Manager will be supported through continued training suited to their level and experience, with a focus on long-term career progression.

The successful Project Manager will take responsibility for the full lifecycle of projects, from feasibility through to completion and handover. You will be client-facing, leading communication and coordination across multiple stakeholders, ensuring key project milestones are achieved. The role will also involve managing budgets, risk, procurement, and ensuring quality control across each stage of the delivery process.

You will be joining a consultancy that works on a wide range of project types, from large-scale urban regeneration schemes to detailed construction product evaluations. The Project Manager will be part of a team that values knowledge-sharing and encourages proactive involvement at every level.

• Experience working as a Project Manager within a consultancy or client-side setting

• Exposure to projects in healthcare, education, or commercial sectors

• Degree in a construction or property-related discipline

• Working towards or keen to pursue chartership (RICS, APM, CIOB, etc.)

• Confident communicator and effective collaborator

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• £45,000 – £55,000

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Flexible working with short-day Fridays

• Private healthcare and dental care

• Structured training and mentoring programme

• Supportive and experienced team environment

If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James.

01628 367033

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