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Junior Project Manager
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Project Manager (Junior)
Bristol Based (Hybrid)
Must be eligible for SC Clearance
Are you an ambitious early-career Project Manager looking to take the next step in a dynamic, global environment?
We’re looking for a driven and confident Project Manager to join a growing delivery team in Bristol, managing innovative projects within the defence space.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s ready to step up, gain international exposure, and build a long-term career in project delivery and business leadership.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for delivering small to medium-sized projects (£500k – £2m), primarily within rotorcraft (helicopter) programmes, working with major industry customers and stakeholders.
- Lead projects across the full lifecycle – from mobilisation and design through to delivery and in-service support – ensuring successful outcomes aligned to scope, cost, and schedule.
- This role involves regular interaction with international stakeholders, so confidence, energy, and strong communication skills are key.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources
- Engage closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Coordinate subcontractors and ensure performance against standards
- Maintain accurate reporting across cost, schedule, and progress
- Build strong working relationships across teams and business units
- Manage dependencies across multiple projects and programmes
- Support commercial aspects including contracts and delivery milestones
- Identify opportunities for future business and continuous improvement
About You
- Experience working on smaller-value projects (£500k–£2m)
- Highly energetic, confident, and proactive
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Understanding of project controls, budgeting, and delivery frameworks
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment is beneficial
- Defence experience is beneficial
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What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to major global programmes and customers
- Opportunity to work with international teams
- A clear pathway for career progression into senior roles or broader business areas
- Experience delivering complex, real-world engineering projects
- Hybrid working with occasional travel to UK customer sites
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact early, grow quickly, and build a strong career in project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
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