Trainee Project Manager

Vital Energi; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy solutions provider in Lower Darwen seeks a project manager to oversee carbon reduction projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant construction experience, excellent site management skills, and ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a career development role offering training, an attractive salary, and various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and employee discounts. Join a leader in the low-carbon energy sector and advance your career with exciting projects across the UK.

Benefits

Attractive Salary

Van/Fuel Card

Contributory Company Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays

Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service

Option to purchase/sell additional holidays

Vital Perks – employee discount scheme

Discounted gym membership across the UK

Qualifications

• Proven construction industry experience on healthcare or university projects.
• Time served as a tradesman or technical qualifications are required.
• Ability to handle site construction activities and coordinate project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage site construction activities and communicate with the project team.
• Monitor construction progress against the project schedule.
• Complete and submit site progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate procurement needs with the commercial team.
• Maintain accurate on-site records for supplies and deliveries.
• Oversee waste management and compliance with disposal regulations.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.

Skills

Site management

Health and Safety compliance

Construction progress monitoring

Sub-contractor coordination

Record maintenance

Education

HNC/HND in engineering subjects

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

SSSTS

Job description

Our Engineering team are responsible for the design and installation of high‑profile carbon reduction/energy conservation projects that include heat pumps, solar panels, BMS upgrades, HV/LV upgrades, steam boiler plant replacement, LED lighting upgrades etc. Often undertaken in existing buildings our engineering projects are delivered with the best level of experience and knowledge in the industry., Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to day management of site construction activities and sub‑contractors whilst communicating and coordinating key project activities.
• Monitoring of the overall progress of works against the agreed construction programme.
• Completing site progress reports and issuing to the Project Manager.
• Liaising with the commercial team to co‑ordinate procurement requirements in relation to quality, availability and fitness for purpose.
• Maintaining accurate on‑site records of all goods received on a weekly basis ensuring that these (including all delivery notes) are correctly processed.
• Management of all Waste transfer, maintaining accurate records for the disposal and separation of waste.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed.
• Promoting and complying with the Company's policies on ED&I.
• Deputising for the Project Manager if required.
• Mechanical or electrical bias - Proven relevant construction industry experience on existing healthcare projects/University to type projects.
• CSCS CARD/ SMSTS/ SSSTS.
• Time served as a tradesman or technical qualifications such as HNC/HND in engineering subjects.
• Vital Energi is offering skilled Pipe Fitters, Electricians and Junior Mechanical/Electrical Engineers the chance to upskill and transition into more senior positions such as Project Manager or Site Manager. This is more than just a job - it's a career development opportunity with a business leading the way in the low‑carbon energy sector.

As part of our ongoing growth and success, we're investing in talented individuals who are eager to progress. You'll receive hands‑on training at our head office in Blackburn whilst undertaking a fully site‑based role, working on a variety of exciting decarbonisation projects across the UK. You will represent the future of the industry and we will put in place agreed development plans to enable promotion within the business to suit the aspirations of each individual. Who are Vital Energi? We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. We currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground‑breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets.

• Attractive Salary
• Van/ Fuel Card
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Vital Perks – employee discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership across the UK