Trainee Project Manager

Castle Group Ventures, LLC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bedford is seeking a Trainee Project Engineer to support project delivery in a dynamic team environment. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience in equipment installation projects while working closely with senior engineers. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, along with familiarity in Microsoft Office applications. Competitive salary with additional benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engineering and a desire to learn.
• Experience working within a team environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support development of project scope and schedules.
• Assist with project documentation and equipment sourcing.
• Help coordinate logistics and preparation for acceptance tests.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive, hands-on attitude

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Trainee Project Engineer – Sandy, Bedfordshire | Competitive Salary DOE + Overtime + Benefits

39 hours/week - Monday to Friday

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to begin or further their career in engineering project management within a supportive and dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in engineering and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Role

Role Overview – Trainee Project Manager

This is an office-based position with occasional visits to customer sites across the UK and overseas. The successful applicant will support senior project engineers in delivering equipment installation projects from order through to completion, while gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of the project scope in collaboration with the Sales and Engineering teams
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of project schedules (Gantt charts).
• Helping to prepare project documentation, including layout drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and technical specifications.
• Assisting in the sourcing and specification of equipment and components.
• Supporting the coordination of equipment delivery and installation plans.
• Participating in the preparation for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Helping to coordinate logistics, packing, and shipping arrangements (including export documentation).
• Preparing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for site work.
• Assisting with training materials and handover documentation for customers.
• Gaining exposure to budget monitoring and project cost awareness.

The Ideal Trainee Project Manager Will Have

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to interact with various teams and departments.
• A proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with MS Project or AutoCAD is beneficial but not essential.

How to Apply

For more information on the Trainee Project Manager, email LNKD1_UKTJ