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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Project Manager to support the successful delivery of multiple projects of varying scale. Reporting directly to a Project Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment, supporting all stages of project execution from initiation through to delivery and close-out.
The ideal candidate will play a key supporting role across planning, finance tracking, and stakeholder engagement—both internally and externally. The position requires close collaboration with internal teams including Manufacturing/Production and Installations, as well as regular client and supplier interface.
Responsibilities
As part of the team delivering complex, major projects, the Junior Project Manager will:
* Assist in the end-to-end delivery of projects across various stages of the project lifecycle.
* Support project planning activities including timeline development, task allocation, and resource scheduling.
* Monitor and report on project finances including budget tracking and variance analysis.
* Facilitate effective communication and coordination between departments including Sales, Design, Manufacturing, Production, Installation, and Quality Control.
* Engage with clients and external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and timely updates on project status.
* Prepare documentation such as project plans, meeting minutes, progress reports, and risk registers.
* Contribute to the development and improvement of project delivery processes and documentation standards.
* Attend project and site meetings as required.
* Occasionally, travel to project sites across the UK with potential overnight stays.
Essential Qualifications
·Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
·Strong organisational and communication skills.
·Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
·Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
·Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
·UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications
·Experience or familiarity with Microsoft Project or similar planning tools.
·Previous exposure to construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, or installations project environments.
·Prince2 or APM Qualification.
Annual Salary £28-31K (depending on experience)
Full Time- 40 hours per week
Company pension scheme
Performance-related bonus scheme
Training opportunities provided = qualification-related pay increases
About Externiture
Externiture is a leading UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of public transport infrastructure. We specialise in bus and cycle shelters, bus stop infrastructure and accessories, as well as offering refurbishment and maintenance services, and civil engineering works across the UK. Additionally, we develop and operate industry-leading software solutions that streamline data collection and planning for infrastructure management.
Based in Thatcham (Berkshire) and Glasgow, Externiture works alongside the largest County Councils and PTEs, as well as the smallest Town and Parish Councils, and developers and other organisations to provide exceptional products and services.
Our innovative business is driven by a dedicated team and a commitment to continuously improving our internal systems, software and management capabilities. We are proud of our team’s contributions which have helped us to grow our business by 200% in the last 3 years. We are a People Process and Armed Forces Covenant employer, and we are actively working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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