Trainee Project Manager

Creagh Concrete; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Clear career progression pathway

Competitive salary and benefits

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

A construction company in Edinburgh is seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join their team. This role offers full on-the-job training and mentorship in project management, focusing on coordinating construction projects from design to completion. Ideal candidates will be organised, proactive, and have good communication skills, with a preference for familiarity with Microsoft Office and project management software. This position provides a competitive salary and a structured career development path.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving.
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Driving license preferred for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Support communication between design, production, and site teams.
• Coordinate delivery and installation of precast elements on-site.
• Monitor progress and ensure work meets quality and safety requirements.
• Prepare project documentation and progress updates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

CAD software

Job description

We are now seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join our growing team at our Newbridge facility, Edinburgh This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to start or advance their career in project management within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

🧱 The Role

As a Trainee Project Manager, you’ll work closely with senior project managers and site teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver concrete and precast construction projects from design to completion. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of project delivery, including:

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Supporting communication between design, production, and site teams.
• Coordinating delivery and installation of precast elements on-site.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring work meets quality, safety, and programme requirements.
• Preparing project documentation, reports, and progress updates.
• Learning how to manage budgets, timelines, and client relationships effectively.

This role provides full on-the-job training and mentoring, designed to develop your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and commercial awareness — preparing you for future progression into a Project Manager role.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• A good communicator who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving.
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally some exposure to project management or CAD software (training provided).
• Full driving licence preferred (site travel may be required).

What We Offer

At Creagh Concrete, we believe in investing in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts.
• A clear career progression pathway into project management.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients.
• A supportive, forward-thinking company culture that values innovation and growth.