Graduate Project Manager

Company: targetjobs UK
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Launch Your Career in the Defence sector! 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?

Salary

£40-45,000 for this hybrid role with 3 days per week on site near Middlesbrough.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading the planning and delivery of multiple projects (both internal R&D and external customer contracts).
  • Working “hands‑on” with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure products meet time, cost, and quality benchmarks.
  • Providing frequent updates and managing expectations for both internal leadership and external clients.
  • Managing project budgets, revenue forecasting, and proactively mitigating risks before they become issues.

What You Need

  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a Project Management environment (perfect for a placement year student or recent graduate).
  • Qualification: 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: 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

Full benefits package includes early finish every Friday, 32 days annual leave (rising to 37), participation in profit‑share scheme, 7% employer pension contribution, private healthcare cash plan, GP24 service, enhanced sick/maternity/paternity leave, full CPD support, and annual professional body subscriptions covered.

Work‑Life Balance

Early finish every Friday and 32 days annual leave (rising to 37), plus your Birthday and Christmas Eve off.

Financial Upside

Profit‑share scheme participation and a 7% employer pension contribution.

Health & Support

Private healthcare cash plan, GP24 service, and enhanced sick, maternity, and paternity leave.

Career Growth

Full CPD support and your annual professional body subscription fees covered.

Culture

A collaborative, “bold” environment with free parking and a high‑performance team.

If you have the qualification, the drive, and at least a year of experience, this is the perfect place to build your career in a massively growing sector. Apply today!

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Posted: July 11th, 2026