Humber Recruitment are resourcing for a Junior Project Manager on behalf of our client in Grimsby within the construction sector.

The client provides controlled environment solutions to various blue-chip customers in both the Food Processing and Pharmaceutical industries across the UK and has done for over 35 years.

The Role

To underpin the client’s continued expanding business, they are looking for a Junior Project Manager to assist in the planning and supervision of a wide range of construction projects from start to finish and to develop their career further with the client.

The successful candidate will develop the ability to organise and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Applicants must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of different disciplines to achieve the best results. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind and good organisational skills.

The goal will be to ensure you develop into an experienced Project Manager with the ability to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, on quality, on cost, and safely.

Junior Project Manager Responsibilities include progressing into the role of Project Manager by developing the ability to:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Evaluate risk management, including writing RAMS etc to minimize project risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements for the position:

• 1-2 years’ experience as a junior project manager.
• Clean driving license with the ability to travel throughout the UK.
• General understanding of construction procedures, materials and project management principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards with Safety awareness certification (eg. SMSTS etc)
• Good knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with construction/ project management software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• A team player who can develop leadership abilities.
• Ideally, degree educated with a construction/project management background.
• PMP or equivalent certification will be an advantage.

A range of benefits will be available to the successful candidate, including the use of a commercial vehicle.

To apply for the position, simply click the apply button below and complete the resulting form. For more information on the role, call the Humber Recruitment team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can see our full list of current vacancies by clicking here.