Junior Project Manager

Role overview

This position is for an early-career Junior Project Manager who will help deliver environmental and compliance assignments from the first client discussions through execution and final handover. Working alongside senior team members, you will coordinate project activities, keep communication flowing between stakeholders, monitor schedules, and help make sure outputs meet the required quality benchmarks. The role offers a strong platform to gain practical project management experience in a fast-paced consultancy setting.

The role requires travel throughout Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the coordination and delivery of environmental and compliance projects from start-up through completion.
• Help define scope, build project plans, and set achievable timelines.
• Track progress against key milestones and support timely completion of deadlines.
• Serve as a communication link between clients and internal teams with guidance from senior staff.
• Help manage expectations and maintain clear, professional communication across the project lifecycle.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Organise internal resources so project work is delivered efficiently.
• Monitor task progress and help ensure work is completed to the expected standard.
• Spot potential risks early and support mitigation actions.
• Escalate issues when needed and assist with resolving them.
• Keep project teams and stakeholders informed with regular communication.
• Assist in preparing status updates and progress reports.
• Ensure deliverables align with regulatory, environmental, and client requirements.
• Keep project records accurate and current.
• Support delivery completion and final documentation for project close-out.
• Assist with formal closure processes.
• Travel across Ireland for site visits, field activities, and client meetings as required.
• Represent the company professionally at meetings and industry-related engagements.

Skills and competencies

• Strong organisation and time management
• Ability to handle several priorities at once
• Clear verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail
• Quality-focused approach
• Proactive, practical problem solving
• Teamwork and collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in project coordination, environmental services, compliance, or a similar area; relevant placements may also be considered.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards is an advantage.
• Competence with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project management or CRM tools is desirable.
• Must be based in the Ulster region of Ireland.
• Must hold a full, clean Irish driving licence.
• Must be willing to travel nationwide for field work and client-facing assignments.
• Must have full legal permission to work in Ireland, such as an EU/UK passport or a valid Irish work visa.

Package and benefits

• Salary aligned to experience.
• Structured bonus plan.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• Business expenses covered according to company policy.
• 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• An extra day of annual leave is awarded for every 2 years of service.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position. Travel is an ongoing requirement across Ireland.