Junior Project Manager

Samuel Frank
Oakengates, TF2 6QQ, United Kingdom
2 months ago
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Junior Project Manager – Systems Integration – Shropshire / Telford – Permanent – £40-45k + bonus

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Shropshire / Telford based systems integrator as they’re looking to add a Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of industrial automation and electrical engineering projects.

The successful Junior Project Manager will work closely with Senior Project Managers and engineering teams, helping coordinate projects and supporting the wider PMO function to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to customer expectations.

This Junior Project Manager role would suit someone with some exposure to engineering or technical projects who is keen to develop a long-term career in project management within a systems integration or automation environment.

Key aspects of the Junior Project Manager role include -

* Supporting Senior Project Managers with the delivery of multiple automation, electrical or controls projects

* Coordinating project documentation, schedules and internal communication between engineering teams

* Assisting with project planning, resource allocation and tracking project milestones

* Monitoring project progress and reporting updates to the wider project team

* Supporting the management of project costs, purchase orders and stage payments

* Liaising with internal teams and customers to ensure project requirements are clearly understood

* Helping organise project review meetings and maintaining project records within the PMO framework

* Junior Project Manager will gain exposure to projects ranging from £200k-£1m in value

* Supporting project activities during installation and commissioning phases when required

* Opportunity to develop into a fully-fledged Project Manager over time

* Any exposure to automation, electrical engineering, manufacturing or technical project environments would be beneficial

* When you’re in the office you’ll be working in modern, high specification workspace

The client has a fantastic reputation and is a very well-established organisation. This Junior Project Manager position has been created due to sustained growth and represents an excellent opportunity to develop your career within industrial automation project delivery working alongside high-calibre/seasoned Project Managers.

Please apply today for an immediate response

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