Trainee Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Trainee Project Manager in the UK. The role involves delivering projects on time, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of site investigation experience and possess strong communication and organisational skills. The company offers hybrid working, a supportive team, and various perks including a van and fuel card.

Benefits

Van + fuel card

24 days holiday rising to 29 (+ bank holidays)

Subsistence allowance & £15 disruption per day

3 paid well-being afternoons per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ site investigation contracting experience.
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Helping deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinating with site teams and senior managers.
• Supporting planning, budgeting, and safety compliance.

Skills

Site investigation contracting experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Project Manager – Ground Investigation Team

£30,235 – £33,000 + Van, Fuel Card, Laptop & Mobile

Glasgow | Durham | Manchester | Hungerford | Hybrid

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Trainee Project Manager with at least 3 years’ site investigation contracting experience to join a thriving, forward-thinking engineering team.

Why join?

• Work on a wide variety of projects: wind & solar farms, substations, nearshore works, pipeline schemes, and more
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home
• Mentoring scheme to help you progress quickly
• Supportive teams across multiple UK locations

What you’ll be doing:

• Helping deliver projects on time and within budget
• Coordinating with site teams and senior managers
• Supporting planning, budgeting, and safety compliance

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 3 years’ site investigation contracting experience
• Great communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

Perks:

• Van + fuel card, laptop & mobile
• 24 days holiday rising to 29 (+ bank holidays)
• Subsistence allowance & £15 disruption per day away from home
• 3 paid well-being afternoons per year (activities like orienteering & axe throwing)

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