Graduate Project Manager in Thornaby-on-Tees

Graduate Project Manager in Thornaby-on-Tees

Thornaby-on-Tees Full-Time 40000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting projects from planning to delivery, making a real impact.
  • Company: Global engineering firm with a supportive and collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, profit-sharing, and private healthcare.
  • Other info: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays and a vibrant team environment.
  • Why this job: Kickstart your career with ownership of projects and excellent growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: 1 year of project management experience and a formal qualification required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.

Are you a Junior/Graduate Project Manager with at least 1 year of practical work experience and a formal qualification, looking for your first big "ownership" role?

This global engineering firm have a rare opportunity for someone at the start of their career to lead cross-functional projects end-to-end, from initial planning right through to production and customer delivery.

Salary £40-45,000 with excellent benefits package, working Monday to Friday on site near Middlesbrough with a lunchtime finish on Fridays.

You won’t just be a "coordinator" here, but a proper PM: you will be the face of the project to global customers and the glue that holds Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance together.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Project Ownership: Leading the planning and delivery of multiple projects (both internal R&D and external customer contracts).
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Working "hands-on" with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure products meet time, cost, and quality benchmarks.
  • Stakeholder Management: Providing frequent updates and managing expectations for both internal leadership and external clients.
  • Financial & Risk Control: Managing project budgets, revenue forecasting, and proactively mitigating risks before they become issues.
  • What You Need: Here's the essentials
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year's Project Management experience in engineering, manufacturing, or similar (perfect for a placement year student or recent grad).
  • Qualification: You must hold a formal PM qualification (e. g., APM, Prince2, or Agile).
  • Skills: Strong communication, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage a schedule.
  • Right to Work: You must have the permanent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
  • Bonus points for: A degree in a relevant field (Engineering) or experience with New Product Introduction (NPI).

Why You Will Love This Job: This company knows how to look after their staff, this package is hard to beat

  • Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday, 32 days annual leave (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off.
  • Financial Upside: Participation in the company profit-share scheme and a 7% employer pension contribution.
  • Health & Support: Private healthcare cash plan, GP24 service, and enhanced sick pay/maternity/paternity leave.
  • Career Growth: Full CPD support and your annual professional body subscriptions covered.
  • Culture: A collaborative, "bold" environment with free parking and a high-performance team.
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Graduate Project Manager in Thornaby-on-Tees employer: Hireful

At Hireful, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in Banbury, our hybrid work options provide flexibility, while our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities for growth within the company. With competitive salaries and a supportive team environment, we are dedicated to making your experience both meaningful and rewarding.

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Contact Details:

Hireful Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Project Manager in Thornaby-on-Tees

Project Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Financial Control
Risk Management
Communication Skills
Analytical Mindset