Junior Project Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in Cork, Ireland, is representing a well-established structural steel contractor seeking a Junior Project Manager to join the project delivery team. You will work under Senior PMs to drive projects from award to completion, gaining exposure to planning, design coordination, fabrication, logistics and site activities.

The role requires experience in structural steel or construction, strong organisation and communication skills, and a drive to progress into a PM role, with a

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience within the structural steel or construction industry.
• Essential: Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Essential: Good understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Essential: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Essential: Full driving licence.
• Essential: Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of structural steel projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate with design, fabrication, logistics and site teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Attend client and internal project meetings while building strong working relationships.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and key milestones.
• Assist with commercial reporting, procurement and project documentation.
• Identify project risks and work with senior team members to keep projects running smoothly.

Skills

Structural steel

Project coordination

Planning

Client meetings

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management qualification

Engineering-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project management software

Job description

Junior Project Manager - Structural Steel

Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: €40,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Company

Every experienced Project Manager started somewhere.

Usually by learning from people who had already delivered hundreds of successful projects.

This opportunity is with an established structural steel contractor delivering commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical and infrastructure projects across Ireland. With a growing order book and continued investment in developing future talent, they're looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their project delivery team.

If you\'ve gained experience within structural steel and are ready to step into project management, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career with the support of an experienced team.

The Role

Working alongside Senior Project Managers, you\'ll play an active role in delivering structural steel projects from contract award through to completion, gaining exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle.

You\'ll:

• Support the delivery of structural steel projects from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate with design, fabrication, logistics and site teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Attend client and internal project meetings while building strong working relationships.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and key milestones.
• Assist with commercial reporting, procurement and project documentation.
• Identify project risks and work with senior team members to keep projects running smoothly.

What We\'re Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience within the structural steel or construction industry.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of construction processes and project delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Full driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.

Desirable

• Qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting structural steel or construction projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project or other project management software.
• Ambition to progress into a Project Manager position.

Why Apply?

• €40,000 salary.
• Learn from experienced Project Managers within a well-established structural steel business.
• Gain exposure to major commercial, industrial and pharmaceutical projects.
• Structured career development with a clear pathway into Project Management.
• Join a supportive team that actively invests in training and progression.
• Long-term opportunity within a business with a strong pipeline of secured work.

Apply

If you\'re looking to build a long-term career in Project Management and want to develop your skills within the structural steel industry, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation and the full details of the company and opportunity.