Junior Project Manager

Arca Resourcing Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of advanced engineering projects. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with 2–5 years of project management experience to work on cutting-edge simulation technologies. Responsibilities include coordinating project timelines, managing risks, and delivering project documentation. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including private medical insurance and a collaborative work environment in Bristol.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

EV salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in a project management role, ideally in an engineering environment.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies.
• Proactive, organized, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of technically advanced engineering projects.
• Help plan, coordinate, and monitor project timelines and budgets.
• Identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain progress.

Skills

Project management principles

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical understanding of mechanical design

Education

Degree (any subject)

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)

Job description

Overview

ARCA Resourcing is recruiting on behalf of a pioneering engineering company developing disruptive motion and simulation technology for high-performance applications. With a strong growth trajectory and a reputation for technical excellence, they are now looking to expand their Project Management team with a Project Manager to help deliver their next generation of systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2–5 years of experience in project management to further their career in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment. You'll be supporting complex, cutting-edge projects across the full delivery lifecycle – from planning through to build and commissioning – while working with world-class engineers and specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of technically advanced engineering projects from concept through to final delivery
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to maintain high standards of quality and performance across all phases
• Help plan, coordinate, and monitor project timelines, resources, and budgets
• Identify and manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain progress across workstreams
• Prepare and deliver clear project documentation, updates, and stakeholder reports
• Build strong internal relationships to facilitate alignment and effective communication
• Contribute to the ongoing development of project management tools and processes

Candidate Requirements

• A degree (any subject) or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years’ experience in a project management role, ideally in an engineering, manufacturing, or technology-focused environment
• Solid understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Proactive, organised, and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with cross-functional technical teams
• Technical understanding of mechanical design, systems engineering, or control systems
• Experience using Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC), or similar project planning tools

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth, high-performance engineering business
• Involvement in cutting-edge simulation projects with global impact
• Flat, collaborative structure focused on innovation and hands-on delivery
• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday
• Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes

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Apply today to take the next step in your career. If you’re passionate about engineering projects and want to grow within an innovative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.