Student Placement (Project Management)

Landmarc Support Services Limited; Greatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider for the Armed Forces is seeking a Project Management Coordinator for a sandwich year placement. You will gain hands-on experience in upgrading M&E infrastructure and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal for students interested in Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering, the role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. Access to own transport is essential due to the rural location of the site.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Exclusive savings scheme

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Professional development support

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay after 6 months

Qualifications

• Interests in Construction, Facilities Management or Engineering.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project, and willing to learn new tools.
• Access to own transport due to the rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Managers through the pre-construction phase.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Motivated and independent work

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

ASite

Job description

Company Overview

Landmarc's core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done for over 20 years. Creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work. Landmarc is considered a great place to work due to its focus on employee well‑being, a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and a mission‑driven environment that supports the Armed Forces. Employing over 1300 staff across the United Kingdom. Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi‑million pound projects to improve vital training assets. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a student for a sandwich year placement as part of their degree, to fulfil the role of Project Management Coordinator within the Project Management Office. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of projects supporting the UK Armed Forces and partner nations, focusing on upgrading M&E infrastructure across the Defence Training Estate, transforming outdated systems with advanced, sustainable solutions to achieve net‑zero and environmental goals.

You will help refine client briefs, ensure CDM compliance, and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle whilst gaining valuable experience across various project stages, from planning to handover.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Managers through the pre‑construction phase
• Provide assurance during the project delivery phase
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
• Assist with tender documentation, design assurance and stakeholder communication
• Use ASite, MS Excel and MS Project to deliver project outputs
• Engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle and refine client briefs
• Work independently and manage tasks within the Project Management Office

Requirements

• Interests in Construction, Facilities Management or Engineering
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project, with a willingness to learn new tools such as ASite
• Access to own transport due to the rural location of the site

Benefits

• Pension: Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro‑rata. Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service. You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family‑Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life's important moments.
• Sick Pay: Starts after just 6 months of service.