Junior Project Manager – Manufacturing 

Up to £30k DOE | On-site | 37.5 hrs/week | Permanent

We''re recruiting for an established UK marine hardware manufacturer adding a Junior Project Manager to their busy Design & Engineering team. Great opportunity for someone early in their PM career to develop in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment.

You''ll support the delivery of New Product Development and bespoke customer projects from concept to launch, working across design, production, procurement and commercial teams.

What you''ll be doing:

• Building and maintaining project plans, timelines and trackers
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to keep projects aligned
• Running project meetings, capturing actions and chasing follow-ups
• Monitoring progress, flagging risks and escalating where needed
• Acting as key point of contact for internal teams and external customers
• Keeping project documentation accurate and up to date
• Producing status updates and reports

What we''re looking for:

• 1–2 years in a project coordination or junior PM role (placement/internship counts)
• Strong organisation and time management
• Confident communicator who can juggle competing priorities
• Comfortable with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Proactive, solutions-focused attitude

Nice to have (not essential):

• PRINCE2 or APM certification (training provided)
• No degree required – assessed on experience and attitude
• Marine background not needed – strong PM/coordination skills matter most; an interest in engineering or anything boat/mechanical is a bonus