Job Title: Junior Contracts Manager / Junior Project Manager Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex (Office-based) Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum Package: Company car, mobile phone, laptop We are looking to recruit either a Junior Contracts Manager or Junior Project Manager to join our growing team, based full-time from our office in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career within contracts or project management, ideally with experience in steelwork and/or staircases. Key Responsibilities: * Assisting with the management of contracts or projects from order through to completion * Coordinating with clients, suppliers, and site teams * Supporting programme planning, budgets, and delivery schedules * Monitoring quality, progress, and health & safety compliance * Attending site meetings and providing regular progress updates * Assisting with variations, valuations, and documentation where required Ideal Candidate: * Experience in a junior contracts or project management role * Background in steelwork, staircases, or related construction sectors is highly desirable * Strong organisational and communication skills * Proactive, reliable, and keen to develop professionally * Comfortable working office-based with site visits as required What We Offer: * Competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 * Company car * Mobile phone and laptop * Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented, and looking to grow within a specialist construction business, we’d love to hear from you