Job Description
Junior Project ManagerWant to build a career delivering complex technical projects used across the global aviation industry?This Junior Project Manager role offers the chance to work on high-value programmes where your work directly supports safer air travel worldwideThis Junior Project Manager opportunity is ideal for someone who already has experience coordinating projects and now wants greater ownership of delivery. Working closely with senior programme leaders, the Junior Project Manager will support both the bid phase of new programmes and the delivery of live customer contracts. You will be involved in planning schedules, building cost models, managing risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to specification. It is a hands-on role where the Junior Project Manager will gain exposure to complex engineering programmes and international customers while developing strong programme leadership skills.Job Responsibilities
* Review and analyse tender documentation such as ITT, RFQ and RFP documents to extract technical and commercial requirements
* Support bid preparation including contributing to programme management plans, statements of work and compliance documentation
* Build programme schedules using MS Project and coordinate input from engineering, commercial and delivery teams
* Compile and maintain bid cost data by collecting internal and external cost inputs from multiple departments
* Develop and maintain programme risk registers including contingency planning and mitigation actions
* Support internal bid reviews and provide cost and schedule information for executive review meetings
* Take ownership for assigned programmes ensuring delivery meets agreed technical requirements, budget and timeline
* Review contract documentation and clarify technical or commercial ambiguities with relevant internal stakeholders
* Produce and maintain Programme Management Plans where required by contract or internal governance
* Assemble and coordinate project teams using resources provided by functional managers
* Develop detailed project schedules and gain commitment from both internal teams and the customer
* Monitor programme progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where delivery risks arise
* Produce work breakdown structures and allocate budgets across project deliverables
* Track programme costs and maintain accurate estimates to complete throughout the project lifecycle
* Monitor programme margins and report any deviations from baseline performance
* Maintain programme risk registers and conduct regular risk reviews to identify and mitigate new risks
* Manage contingency budgets and release contingency where risks have been mitigated
* Prepare and present programme performance updates during programme review meetings
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience working as a Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager or Junior Project Manager
* Strong working knowledge of MS Project for planning schedules and tracking project performance
* Experience using project control tools, metrics and programme reporting frameworks
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Project
* Experience supporting proposals, bids or tender submissions for complex or technical projects
* Ability to organise multiple priorities and deliver work to strict deadlines
* Strong written and verbal communication skills when working across engineering and commercial teams
* A proactive and hands-on approach to solving problems and progressing project delivery
* Degree in Project Management or a related discipline is desirable
* PRINCE2 qualification or working towards a recognised project management certification would be beneficial
* Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance
Pay and BenefitsSalary:
* Up to £50,000
Working Hours:
* 5 hours per week
* Flexitime with core hours between 09:30 and 15:00
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
* Private healthcare
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Subsidised staff canteen
* Free on-site parking
* Option to buy or sell annual leave
* Liberty Days allowing short notice annual leave requests
* Long service and retirement awards
* Flu vaccinations
* Training and continuous professional development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support