Junior Project Manager

Job Description Junior Project ManagerManufacturing EnvironmentHaverhill, Suffolk26,000 to 35,000 depending on experienceSome project management roles are about spreadsheets and meetings.This one starts on the workshop floor.Our client is a well-established manufacturing business delivering technically driven products into live environments. They are now looking for an early-career or junior Project Manager who understands how things are actually made, not just how they are scheduled.This is a hands-on role designed for someone with a technical manufacturing background who wants to step into project ownership, learn fast and grow with the business.The opportunityJoin a manufacturing-led environment where projects begin with materials, drawings and build processes, not just timelinesWork closely with production, fabrication and installation teams to understand projects end-to-endBe office-based in Haverhill initially, building confidence and technical knowledge before progressing to site visitsDevelop into a trusted Project Manager with real exposure, responsibility and supportWhat they are looking forAn early-career or junior Project Manager, or someone ready to make that stepA technical or manufacturing background is essentialExperience or training in wood, joinery, metalwork or similar hands-on trades is highly desirableSomeone who understands drawings, materials, tolerances, and build logicOrganised, curious and confident in communicating with both technical teams and stakeholdersRetail experience is not required; technical understanding isThe working setupMonday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pmOvertime available (Enhanced Rate)Initially fully based in HaverhillProgression to site visits once settled and confidentWhy this role stands outYou are not dropped into a PM title without contextYou are given time to learn the product, the process and the peopleThe business values practical understanding over buzzwordsClear progression for someone who wants to build a long-term project management career within manufacturingThis role suits someone who enjoys seeing how things are built, wants responsibility early and prefers substance over surface-level project management.

Created: 2026-02-06