Junior Project Manager

Project Manager (Junior - Early Career)

Bristol Based (Hybrid)

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Are you an ambitious early-career Project Manager looking to take the next step in a dynamic, global environment?

We''re looking for a driven and confident Project Manager to join a growing delivery team in Bristol, managing innovative projects within the defence space.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who''s ready to step up, gain international exposure, and build a long-term career in project delivery and business leadership.

The Role

You''ll be responsible for delivering small to medium-sized projects (-500k - -2m), primarily within rotorcraft (helicopter) programmes, working with major industry customers and stakeholders.

You''ll lead projects across the full lifecycle - from mobilisation and design through to delivery and in-service support - ensuring successful outcomes aligned to scope, cost, and schedule.

This role involves regular interaction with international stakeholders, so confidence, energy, and strong communication skills are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across the full lifecycle
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and resources
• Engage closely with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure performance against standards
• Maintain accurate reporting across cost, schedule, and progress
• Build strong working relationships across teams and business units
• Manage dependencies across multiple projects and programmes
• Support commercial aspects including contracts and delivery milestones
• Identify opportunities for future business and continuous improvement

About You

• Experience working on smaller-value projects (-500k2m)
• Highly energetic, confident, and proactive
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Understanding of project controls, budgeting, and delivery frameworks
• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment is beneficial
• Defence experience is beneficial

What You''ll Gain

• Exposure to major global programmes and customers
• Opportunity to work with international teams
• A clear pathway for career progression into senior roles or broader business areas
• Experience delivering complex, real-world engineering projects
• Hybrid working with occasional travel to UK customer sites

If you''re looking for a role where you can make an impact early, grow quickly, and build a strong career in project delivery, we''d love to hear from you.