Developing Project Manager

Aptus Utilities Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cashback plans

Gym discounts

Donate a Day

Mentoring and guidance

Employer Assistance Program

Job summary

Aptus Utilities Ltd. in Bolton is seeking a Trainee Project Manager in the Northwest or Yorkshire area to support Project Managers and Project Delivery Managers on a daily basis, progressing into a competent and experienced Project Manager.

As a Trainee PM, you will receive training while assisting with site coordination, pre-start meetings, material ordering, and the management of projects to meet deadlines, ensure safety, and build strong working relationships with developers and site agents.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of schemes within a designated geographical area.
• Assist with coordination of site activities from pre-start through to project completion.
• Attend pre-start meetings and communicate requirements to operational teams.
• Assist with pre-vetting activities for plots and mains installations.
• Build effective relationships with developers, site agents, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with ordering materials and coordinating resources.
• Support plant, road opening notices, and traffic management coordination.
• Monitor progress of direct labour and subcontractors on site under supervision.
• Assist with site quality inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Collate track sheets and submit paperwork to asset owners.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overall Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join our team in the Northwest or Yorkshire area, to provide support and assistance to the Project Managers and Project Delivery Managers on a daily basis to progress into a competent and experienced Project Manager.

What you will be doing:

As a Trainee Project Manager, you will receive support and training whilst assisting with:

• Support the management of a portfolio of schemes within a designated geographical area.
• Assist with the coordination of site activities from pre-start through to project completion.
• Attend pre-start meetings with developers and site agents, helping to communicate requirements to operational teams.
• Support pre-vetting activities for plots and mains installations.
• Build effective working relationships with developers, site agents, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with ordering materials in line with approved designs and project requirements.
• Support the arrangement of plant, road opening notices, and Traffic Management for schemes.
• Monitor progress of direct labour and subcontractors on site under the guidance of senior project managers.
• Assist with site quality inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Support with measures of work (on site) and complete and submit track sheets.
• Ensure teams complete as-laid records, check and return packs to CAD, and help to collate operational paperwork for submission to asset owners.
• Liaise with water, gas, and electricity departments to help coordinate connections and jointing activities.
• Assist in the investigation and close-out of NCRs and incident reports within agreed timescales.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Learn and develop the skills required to effectively manage projects, resources, costs, quality, and customer relationships.

What we can offer in return:

• Ability to work within timescales and to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Must be able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure
• Hold Full UK driving licence

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few…
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type- Full time, Permanent Position

Location: Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP or Unit 2-4, New Court, Mildred Sylvester Way, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1TA

What’s next?

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.