Trainee Project Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

A Trainee Project Manager is needed by a growing contractor, based in Southampton. The position is a permanent role where you will be working from the office based in Romsey, Southampton, but will also involve site visits.

This is an excellent role for someone who wants the chance to work for a successful and growing business that are financially solid, have a great working environment and who is looking for a company in which to make a significant contribution and grow their team around them.

You will work with established Project Managers initially in a supporting role to learn the skills required to progress and become fully competent.

Key Activities include:

• Support Project Managers with project set-up
• Production of construction/commissioning programmes in ASTA Powerproject (training provided)
• Production and issuing of technical submittals and RFIs (request for information)
• Using construction based IT platforms
• Production of health and safety documentation for site
• Support the Project Manager with procurement, chasing quotations and placing orders
• Issuing drawings to sub-contractors, logging drawings in and out
• Filing on behalf of the Project Manager
• Any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Project Manager within the job holder’s capabilities

Essential Skills:

• Good computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Efficient, flexible, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task as working on several projects at a time
• Ability to work to targets and goals within set guidelines and parameters
• Someone who is ambitious, dynamic, self-motivated and driven

Training & Development:

We will put together a personalised training and development plan over a three year period, taking you from £24,000 to £40,000 per annum by year three.

Qualifications:

• Technical/engineering or vocational qualification relating to mechanical and electrical services i.e. an Apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent
• English Language GCSE – Level 4 (A*-C)
• Mathematics GCSE – Level 4 (A*-C)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: From £24,000.00 per year

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person