Undergraduate Project Manager; student placement

Relationships

Liaison with:
Senior Managers, Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Quality Engineers, Production Engineers, Development Technicians, Lead Engineers, Project Managers and Production Technicians.

The Undergraduate Project Manager will support with the planning, management, and delivery of large business critical projects at Niftylift.

• Measure project performance and make recommendations to support project decisions.
• Create project documentation.
• Prepare, manage, and communicate project schedules.
• Monitor and assist with the prioritisation of project activities.
• Help identify and monitor potential project risks and develop plans to resolve them.
• Communicate with people across the business to develop working relationships and manage their project expectations.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role and the organisation's overall business objectives.

Knowing project management methodology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Working towards Engineering degree.

• Decision making ability and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An effective team member.
• Good attention to detail.
• Organisational and planning ability using your own initiative.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.

• Annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum
• 25 days holiday (increases with service, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays
• Staff discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options).
• Free quarterly company lunches
• Free family events
• Health cover scheme for dental, optical etc. (Kids membership included for free)
• 5% contributory pension
• Life insurance scheme
• Workwear (including safety shoes and PPE)
• On‑site changing rooms and showers

Competitive

Friday 3rd July 2026