Trainee Project Manager - Ground Investigation

Lord Search & Selection; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading company specializing in ground investigations is seeking a Trainee Project Manager in Glasgow. This role is perfect for individuals looking to transition from site engineering to project management, leveraging their existing expertise in a structured office environment while still engaging in field activity. Responsibilities include project coordination, contract management, and preparing technical reports, with a competitive salary from £30,000 to £33,000 and a clear progression pathway.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Clear career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience as a site engineer in ground investigation.
• Ability to leverage technical expertise in project management.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute ground investigations effectively.
• Manage contracts ensuring timely delivery and profit maximization.
• Prepare technical reports and oversee project accountabilities.

Skills

Project coordination

Contract management

Technical report preparation

Cost monitoring

Staff coordination

Job description

Trainee Project Manager - Ground Investigation

Location: Glasgow

Transform Your Career with Scotland's Leading Ground Investigation Specialists

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? After years on-site, you've mastered the technical aspects of ground investigation. Now it's time to leverage that expertise in a strategic, office-based role that offers professional growth, better work-life balance, and the chance to shape projects from conception to completion.

Why This Trainee Project Manager - Ground Investigation Role is Perfect for Experienced Site Engineers:

Your Site Experience

Your firsthand ground investigation experience gives you an invaluable advantage in project management. You understand the complexities of site conditions, drilling challenges, and technical requirements that many office-based project managers struggle to grasp. This technical foundation will make you an exceptionally effective project manager who can anticipate problems, communicate effectively with field teams, and deliver projects that truly work.

The Natural Career Progression

Transitioning from site engineer to project manager is a proven career path in the construction industry. Your practical experience positions you perfectly for this role, as you already understand project lifecycles, have managed resources on-site, and have worked with diverse stakeholders. The jump to project management allows you to expand your impact while building on your existing technical expertise.

Comprehensive Training and Development
As a trainee project manager, you'll receive structured support to develop your management skills while leveraging your ground investigation expertise. The role includes opportunities to work with Directors to develop personal objectives and participate in professional growth opportunities.

The Trainee Project Manager - Ground Investigation Role:

• Project coordination and execution of ground investigations - using your site knowledge to ensure smooth deliver
• Contract management including timely delivery and profit maximization
• Technical expertise input into planning stages of new projects
• Cost monitoring and payment follow-up for completed works
• Technical report preparation and deliver
• Staff coordination to projects, ensuring competency and certification

The Hybrid Advantage
This office-based role with occasional site visits offers the perfect balance. You'll enjoy the structured environment and professional equipment of office work, while maintaining connection to the field through strategic site visits.

Competitive Salary Range: 30,000 - 33,000
This salary range is competitive for trainee project manager positions in the UK market. With the average trainee project manager salary being 26,000 nationally, this role offers excellent financial progression potential. Project management careers typically offer high earning potential with competitive salaries and strong demand for talent.

Career Growth Potential
Project management offers clear career progression from trainee to senior project manager to director-level positions. The skills you develop are transferable across industries and highly valued.

Trainee Project Manager - Ground Investigation Package:

• Competitive salary ( 30- 33k)
• Hybrid working arrangement (office-based with occasional site visits)
• Industry-leading company with over 50 years of experience
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathway

The construction industry needs leaders who understand both the technical and management sides of projects - and that's exactly what you'll become. The transition from site engineer to project manager is a proven path to career advancement, better work-life balance, and increased earning potential. With your ground investigation expertise and this comprehensive training opportunity, you're positioned to become an exceptional project manager who can deliver results that matter.

Please get in touch with Alex at Calibre Search Manchester, if this could be for you.

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