Job Title: Junior Project Manager – Ventilation Products.
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager & Team Lead
Location: Crawley, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: Based on experience (1-3 years), up to 5% annual bonus, 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, Company Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Boostworks discount platform.
Volution UK is a market leader in residential and commercial ventilation systems; our purpose is to provide healthy indoor air, sustainably. We are closely aligned with environmental, health, regulatory and consumer developments that are reshaping the world's expectation of how we live life indoors.
About the Role:
As a Junior Project Manager at Volution UK, you will assist in the management and execution of engineering projects, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You will support the Senior Project Manager & Team Lead in the successful delivery of HVAC-related projects, helping to ensure that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your project management skills and grow into a more senior role. If you’re looking for a dynamic, impactful role where you can make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Key areas of responsibility:
* Assist in planning and executing project tasks, under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager & Team Lead, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
* Support in tracking and updating the Bill of Materials (BOM) and project costs, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
* Help monitor project progress, identify issues, and assist in resolving them with the appropriate corrective actions.
* Assist in producing and maintaining project documentation, including reports, schedules, and work breakdown structures.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
* Participate in project meetings, preparing agendas and reports as needed, and taking notes for project tracking purposes.
* Support the Senior Project Manager in stakeholder communication and reporting project progress at regular intervals.
* Take on smaller projects or tasks independently as experience grows, demonstrating the ability to manage individual components of larger projects.
Skills, Knowledge & Personal Qualities
* Basic understanding of project management methodologies (APM, PMI, etc.) and project management tools.
* A desire to grow and develop within the project management field.
* Some experience or familiarity with manufacturing processes is desirable, with a willingness to learn and understand how production impacts project execution.
* Previous exposure to a manufacturing environment or related processes would be beneficial.
* Familiarity with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and basic project cost tracking.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn and use project management software.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to organize and maintain project documentation.
* Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
* Willingness to learn and take on new challenges within the project management field.
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