Junior Project Manager

Gaia Talent; Cavan; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Annual salary review

20 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Gaia Talent is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of environmental and compliance projects from client engagement to close-out. You will coordinate project activities, assist with stakeholder communication, track timelines, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on project management experience within a dynamic consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in project coordination, environmental services, compliance, or a related area.
• Background in the pharmaceutical sector is highly desirable.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management or CRM systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of environmental and compliance projects from initiation to completion.
• Assist in defining project scope, developing plans and setting realistic timelines.
• Monitor progress against milestones and ensure deadlines are met.
• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams under senior guidance.
• Support clear communication and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Oversee task execution and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Identify potential risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Escalate and assist in resolving issues as they arise.
• Maintain consistent communication with project teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing project updates and progress reports.
• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory, environmental and client standards.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation.
• Support completion of deliverables and final documentation.
• Assist with formal project close‑out procedures.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland for site visits, field work and client meetings as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field

1–2 years’ experience in project coordination, environmental services, or compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Junior Project Manager will support the successful delivery of environmental and compliance projects from initial client engagement through to implementation and close‑out. Working closely with senior colleagues, this role will focus on coordinating project activities, supporting stakeholder communication, tracking timelines and ensuring deliverables meet agreed quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious early‑career professional seeking to build strong project management experience within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination

• Support the management of environmental and compliance projects from initiation to completion.
• Assist in defining project scope, developing plans and setting realistic timelines.
• Monitor progress against milestones and ensure deadlines are met.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal teams under senior guidance.
• Support clear communication and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Resource & Task Management

• Coordinate internal resources to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Oversee task execution and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Identify potential risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Escalate and assist in resolving issues as they arise.

Communication & Reporting

• Maintain consistent communication with project teams and stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing project updates and progress reports.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure project deliverables meet regulatory, environmental and client standards.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation.

Project Closure

• Support completion of deliverables and final documentation.
• Assist with formal project close‑out procedures.

Travel & Representation

• Willingness to travel across Ireland for site visits, field work and client meetings as required.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings and industry engagements.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality.
• Proactive, solution‑focused mindset.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in project coordination, environmental services, compliance, or a related area (placements considered).
• Background in the pharmaceutical sector is highly desirable.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management or CRM systems is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Based in the Ulster region in Ireland.
• Full clean Irish driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide as required for field work and client engagements.
• Full right to work in Ireland (EU/UK passport or valid Irish work visa).

Package:

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• Structured bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• Expenses covered in line with company policy.
• 20 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Additional annual leave day awarded every 2 years of service.