Junior Project Manager – Engineering & Automation Projects (Open to Graduates – Engineering/Manufacturing Experience desirable)

About the Role:

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering firm specialising in automation and bespoke manufacturing solutions for industries like Water Treatment, Food Production, and Recycling. Due to ongoing growth, we’re looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team and support the delivery of fast-paced engineering and manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for a graduate in Business, Engineering or related disciplines who is eager to learn and build a career in project management. If you’ve had some exposure to engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments – whether through a placement, internship or project – even better!

Why This Role is Great for Graduates:

? Real Project Ownership – You’ll support live engineering projects from day one
? Mentoring & Training – Work closely with an experienced Project Manager and team of Engineers
? Career Growth – Clear path into Project, Engineering or Operational leadership roles
? Dynamic Environment – Every day is different, fast-paced, and full of learning

What You’ll Do:

• Support the planning and delivery of automation and engineering projects

• Coordinate between departments including Design, Production, and Procurement

• Communicate clearly with clients, suppliers, and internal teams

• Help track budgets, project timelines, risks and key milestones

• Improve how projects are delivered – from documentation to internal processes

• Get hands-on with engineering teams and learn how real-world projects are delivered

About You:

You might currently be a Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or Project Coordinator in a manufacturing environment – and you’re now ready to take the lead.

Ideal Background:

• A degree in Business Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar
• A proactive mindset, with strong organisational and communication skills
• Ideally, some experience in or exposure to a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment (e.g. internship, industrial placement, part-time job, final year project)
• Keen interest in project delivery, process improvement, and working cross-functionally
• Ability to read or understand technical information (training provided)

The Offer:

• £35,000 DOE

• Full training and mentorship from experienced colleagues.

• Long-term career development into senior project and operational roles

• Engaging and dynamic work environment with strong team collaboration

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we help talented engineers take bold steps in their careers. If you’re ready to transition into project management and thrive in a technically engaging and forward-thinking company, let’s talk. Contact: Dominic Heron – or email

Skills:
junior project manager project manager production supervisor manufacturing engineer Business Graduate