Junior Project Manager Location: Havant
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time

About the Role An established engineering and manufacturing business, operating within the space and defence sector, is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support its high-precision production and assembly projects.

The company is renowned for its quality, innovation, and technical excellence, working to exacting international standards within a cleanroom environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their project management career in a technically challenging and rewarding environment.

The Role Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of engineering and manufacturing projects from customer quotation through to final delivery — ensuring all projects run to schedule, meet quality expectations, and achieve customer satisfaction.

You’ll work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers, acting as the key link across departments to keep production running smoothly.

  Key Responsibilities

- Manage project timelines and ensure customer requirements are met

- Process customer RFQs, quotations, and purchase orders

- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to resolve issues

- Control and monitor non-conformances and continuous improvement actions

- Prepare project documentation, including invoices, shipping documents, and reports

- Attend internal and external project meetings as required

- Provide regular status updates and reports for customers

  Skills & Experience

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

- Strong project management and organisational abilities

- Confident using IT systems including Excel and project tracking tools

- Able to multitask effectively and prioritise workload

- Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment is advantageous

- Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

 

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If you’re keen to progress your career in project management within a technically exciting and precision-led industry, we’d love to hear from you.