JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title

Junior Project Manager

Company Overview

The Airedale Group are the leading market design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview

Working within our Contracts Division and based at our Brackley office during your initial training period, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in the construction sector who is looking to progress and build a long-term career in project management.

We provide comprehensive in-house training and mentorship, giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced Project Managers who will guide you through our processes and actively support your professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation where you can develop your skills, build a sustainable career path, and reach your full potential within a supportive and multidisciplinary team environment. Flexibility, initiative, and self-motivation are essential for success in this role.

Details

Full time Monday to Friday, Competitive salary, career succession plan.

Location

Midlands or London region (travel required)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of commercial kitchen installation projects.
• Assist in managing contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including programmes, schedules, reports, and site records.
• Attend client meetings and site visits alongside Project Managers.
• Monitor project progress and proactively assist in resolving on-site and logistical challenges.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and colleagues at all levels.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the Contracts team as required.

Experience Required

• Experience working within the construction site sector.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Must hold a valid UK drivers license and be willing to travel.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A logical and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding project costs and profitability.

Client Testimonials

"The work that Airedale undertook from planning to completion was professional throughout. We are extremely pleased with the finished kitchen and the work that was completed. Their Account Manager advised, planned and updated us throughout and we found the process 'stress free'. The catering team at Sandycroft are delighted with their new kitchen and really pleased that they were able to have input into the design and needs of their service provision. We have already engaged with Airedale for future planned projects following this investment and look forward to continuing our partnership."

Business Development Manager

Newydd Catering & Cleaning

"We found Airedale to be wholly professional and willing to engage with us from the onset, listening to our own concerns and addressing these in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the overall project."

Head of Catering, William McIlvanney Campus

Local Council

"We were hugely impressed with the professional presentation made by Airedale, their project sales manager had clearly done his research prior to our initial meeting and had a number of detailed, thoughtful solutions to our particular challenges. All of their staff were conscientious and the complex project was delivered within the strict timescale and budget allocated."

Operations Manager

Parker's Garden Centre

"Airedale have a great can-do attitude, are willing to help and have a great understanding of their trade and working on Heritage sites, meaning that that they are good and prompt at problem solving."

Heritage Manager

Main Contractor

"The team at Airedale provided a reassuring sense of professionalism within our development. Their holistic considered approach meant that aspects that would not necessarily fall within their remit were identified and where required resolved prior to any issue or delay arising. Their willingness to share their experience and knowledge allowed the project to be delivered to the standard which exceeded our expectation."

General Manager

Langdale Estate and Spa

"Since the restaurant has opened there has been an increase in the staff footfall, with the well designed layout coupled with the use of the latest technology keeping queues down to a minimum. The whole installation despite its complexity was relatively pain free with the communication between Airedale's Project Manager and ourselves being a key factor."

Client Project Manager

Advanced Engineering Centre

"Our new catering facilities are second to none. As a primary provider of professional chef qualifications within the South West it was imperative to have a design which enabled excellent quality teaching and training. As a catering team we are extremely pleased with the final results; with the excellent support of Airedale it has enabled us to ensure first rate delivery of teaching in a first rate environment and will no doubt continue to aspire future chefs in future years."

Hospitality and Catering Curriculum Team Leader

Petroc College, Barnstaple

"The Airedale Group were appointed because of their depth of knowledge and experience in delivering similar schemes. Their staff were very professional and on-hand to answer any queries we had whilst our Chef's have commented that it is one of the best designed kitchens they have worked in."

General Manager

Acklam Hall

"We were continually impressed with Airedale's performance on this scheme. They assisted us with value engineering options throughout the tender process; were very competitive commercially and managed the on-site works seamlessly. Further, following practical completion they have attended to the operator's queries very quickly and held themselves professionally whilst working in a live hotel environment."

Senior QS Holiday Inn Express

Main Contractor

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