Junior Project Manager

Position: Junior Project Manager (Permanent)
Junior Project Manager

LOCATION:

Grimsby, Lincolnshire
SALARY:
Competitive + Benefits

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join a well-established and growing business in Grimsby, specialising in controlled environment solutions for leading food processing and pharmaceutical companies.

With over 35 years of expertise, this organisation has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships. As part of continued growth, they are looking for a motivated and organised Junior Project Manager to support project delivery and develop into a future leader within the business.

This is an ideal role for someone early in their project management career who wants hands-on exposure across site, engineering, procurement and client delivery in a highly regulated environment.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

* Join a respected specialist business delivering projects into food and pharmaceutical environments

* Excellent development opportunity into a fully-fledged Project Manager role

* Hands-on exposure to site delivery, construction processes, and client-facing project work

* Flexible working model across office, site and home

* Strong benefits package including profit share and private medical insurance

* Be part of an Employee Ownership Trust business with long-term stability

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

* Support Project Managers in planning and delivering projects from start to finish

* Attend site visits with PMs and Engineers to understand environments and monitor progress

* Work closely with Procurement to manage supplier relationships and orders

* Support Estimating teams with variation quotes and project changes

* Collaborate with CAD teams to assist in developing technical drawings

* Help complete O&M manuals and project documentation packs

* Assist with RAMS preparation and work with the H&S Manager to minimise project risks

* Maintain clear communication across internal teams, contractors and clients

AS YOU DEVELOP, YOU’LL GAIN EXPERIENCE IN

* Coordinating internal resources and external contractors for smooth delivery

* Defining project scopes, objectives and stakeholder requirements

* Managing timelines, budgets and project performance reporting

* Supporting client relationships and ensuring documentation is accurate and complete

* Risk management and safe delivery practices across regulated environments

* Delivering full project lifecycle responsibility over time

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

* 2–3 years’ experience in a Junior Project Manager / Project Coordinator role, or a relevant degree in project or construction management

* Clean driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK

* Understanding of construction procedures and project management principles

* Awareness of quality and health & safety standards

* Strong MS Office skills and familiarity with project management software

* Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder skills

* A proactive team player with clear leadership potential

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Competitive salary, Profit share opportunities, Auto enrolment pension with enhanced contributions available,

Career development and structured training, Use of a company pool car when required, Mobile phone provided, Flexible working (office/site/home), Private medical insurance, Death in service cover, Long-term opportunity within an Employee Ownership Trust business

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate – you’re a professional with goals, and we’re here to help you achieve them.

Our deep industry knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there’s genuine opportunity. We work in true partnership with businesses – we know the hiring managers, understand the culture, and stay involved right through to offer and onboarding.

The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike