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Date Added: Tue 26/08/2025

Trainee Project Manager - Engineering / Manufacturing

York, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits

Join a business at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing, where your technical insight and project delivery skills will directly shape mission-critical solutions for air, land, and sea platforms.

Job Description:

  • Collaborate with Project Managers to plan and deliver engineering projects to exacting standards of quality, cost, and schedule.
  • Contribute to bids and tenders, helping shape future workstreams and customer solutions.
  • Be part of a team delivering bespoke, low-volume, high-value engineering projects for defence and aerospace clients.
  • Own smaller-scale projects or packages, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
  • Translate technical requirements into actionable plans for cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor progress, identify issues early, and drive resolutions that keep projects on track.
  • Prepare reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making.
  • Champion continuous improvement across project delivery and operational processes.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, or related discipline.
  • Experience working within project teams in technical environments.
  • Shopfloor and office based – someone who is happy to get their hands dirty
  • Strong organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with project planning tools (e.g., MS Project) and commercial awareness.
  • Ideally working towards a professional qualification (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, or chartered status).
  • Due to the nature of our work, all roles are subject to security clearance and export control checks.

Additional Details:

  • Mon – Thurs – 8:00am – 4:30pm  - 1pm Friday finish
  • Office Based – 5 days per week
  • Negotiable salary bracket
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