Placement IT

targetjobs UK; Skipton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role potential

Funding for final year studies

Mentoring from senior leaders

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a 12-month IT/PMO placement within the IT Department, gaining hands-on experience across IT and digital projects. You will help deliver Power Platform solutions and software initiatives through the full project lifecycle.

You will develop your skills, gain first-hand IT and project management exposure, and have opportunities to progress toward a permanent role. Collaboration with Business Analysts and PMO Manager will be key.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in IT/PM-related field.
• Understanding of project management processes and techniques.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering IT and digital project initiatives.
• Track progress and manage risks, issues, and decisions as required.
• Ensure activities stay aligned with the project scope.
• Potential to lead smaller projects with PMO support.
• Collaborate with the Relationship Manager to realise project benefits.

Skills

PM basics

Organizational skills

Communication

MS 365

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy, and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About The Role

During this 12-month placement, you will work as part of the IT Department’s PMO Team, gaining practical experience across a variety of IT and digital projects. You will help support the delivery of Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, as well as software implementation initiatives (off the shelf or custom-built) throughout the project lifecycle, from defining requirements to successful deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, build professional experience, and gain first-hand exposure to a career in IT and project management.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of IT and Digital project initiatives.
• Track project progress and identify and manage any risks, issues, and decisions where required.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with the agreed scope.
• Potential to lead the delivery of smaller projects, working closely with Business Analysts and the PMO Manager to ensure successful outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Relationship Manager to support the achievement of project benefits and expected business outcomes.

What You’ll Need

• Undertaking a relevant degree to the subject area.
• Understanding of project management processes and techniques.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Use of Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

What’s In It For You

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of IT, Digital, and Business Change Requests.
• Opportunities to work alongside various IT roles including Business Analysts, IT Developers, and suppliers.
• Practical experience of project delivery and PMO best practices.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Power Platform and software development projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Development of key skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realisation.
• Hands-on experience in project process, progress tracking, and reporting.
• Exposure to senior leadership within the business and cross-functional teams.

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year. Here, you’ll build a career with purpose on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future.