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.
Graduate Project Manager in Thornaby-on-Tees employer: Hireful
EPI-USE Labs is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on SAP project management, employees benefit from exposure to diverse international projects and the opportunity to enhance their skills through recognised methodologies. The company's commitment to innovation and client satisfaction, combined with flexible working arrangements, makes it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
