Student Placement (Project Management)

Landmarc Solutions; Greatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a student for a sandwich year placement in the role of Project Management Coordinator. This opportunity will involve supporting the Project Management Office by refining client briefs, ensuring compliance, and engaging stakeholders through various project stages. Strong communication skills and a full driving licence are essential. The role offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Stakeholder pension scheme with contributions

25 days of annual leave, pro-rated

Edenred Savings Scheme

Annual salary review

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Professional development reimbursement

Family-friendly policies

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Access to own transport due to the rural location of the site.
• Required: Full driving licence.

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.

Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Motivated and able to work independently

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project

Eager to learn new tools like ASite

Interest in Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering

Tools

ASite

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Travel Required: You will be expected to undertake a limited amount of UK travel as project needs dictate. The remote nature of some of the Landmarc sites and lack of public transport means that the successful candidate will need to have access to their own transport and hold a full driving licence.

Please note that all interview‑related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.

Landmarc’s core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done so 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 1,300 staff across the United Kingdom. The Project Delivery team are looking to build upon the unprecedented success of recent years by restructuring and growing to implement an increased focus on pre‑construction and project delivery assurance.

Landmarc is currently looking for a student who is seeking a sandwich year placement, as part of their degree. This is a great opportunity for a placement student to fulfil the role of Project Management Coordinator within the Project Management Office. 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. Focus will be on upgrading M&E infrastructure across the Defence Training Estate, transforming outdated systems with advanced, sustainable solutions to achieve net‑zero and environmental goals.”

Main 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, and eager to learn new tools like ASite
• Interest in Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering
• Access to own transport due to the rural location of the site
• Required: Full driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Stakeholder pension scheme with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc
• 25 days of annual leave, pro‑rated, with additional days purchasable (up to 10 days per year)
• Edenred Savings Scheme for exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family
• Annual salary review in consultation with recognised trade unions
• Life assurance: insured for three times your annual salary
• Health cash plan covering you and up to four children under 24
• Professional development: reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training
• Family‑friendly policies to support you during life's important moments
• Sick pay starts after 6 months of service