Graduate Project Support

Ipsum; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded company in the construction sector is seeking a Project Support Graduate based in East Grinstead. This role involves supporting Contracts and Project Managers with administrative tasks while working towards a degree in Business Management or Quantity Surveying. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in the Power and Construction Industry. The company offers career development support and various benefits, fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

24 annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Working towards a degree in Business Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Administrative experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Contracts Manager and Project Managers with administrative duties.
• Ensure compliance with project delivery requirements.
• Assist in preparing quotations and managing purchase orders.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Working towards a Degree Level Qualification in Business Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24 / 7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long service recognition

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team in Haydock, with occasional travel to our other sites in Wrexham and Milnthorpe. You will be supporting the Contracts Manager, Project Managers and Field Manager’s with all administrative duties and to ensure all works are compliant with respect to Project / Works Delivery

This position would be ideal if you have a keen interest in the Power / and Construction Industry and you're looking to start your career with a company that has a fantastic reputation within the industry, you will be working towards a degree within Business Management / and or Quantity Surveying and wanting to pursue a career in Project Management

As a Project Support Graduate you will…

Accurately process information and ensure deadlines are met. Participate in attaining and maintaining company certification systems. Suggest corrective actions to any non-compliance and assist the Contracts Manager with liaising with Project Manager(s) & Field Manager(s) to issue for quoting and oversee the PO process. Client interfaces - receive projects and raise Ipsum job on Ipsum Live Jobs. Assist the Project Manager(s) & Field Manager(s) in preparing quotations. Sub contract liaison and potential raising of purchase orders with preparation, production, and quality checking of work packs. Assist with the commercial support to the Project Manager(s) & Field Manager(s) and the Commercial department and performance monitoring of the work programme to ensure efficient delivery of the plans. Reporting of process management data and supporting with customer interactions

About you…

Secondary education minimum GCSE’S or equivalent in Maths and English and working towards a Degree Level Qualification in either Business Management, Quantity Surveying

Previous administrative experience would be advantageous and experience of Construction / or Utilities works would be beneficial (not essential)

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Next steps…

If you're interested in this opportunity please apply or reach out to Ipsum' s Talent Team for more information