Year-Out Project Manager Trainee (Construction)

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Global opportunities

Great Place To Work 2025

Job summary

Gleeds is offering a 12-month Year Out placement for students pursuing a degree in Project Management or related built environment discipline. From day one you join a project team, supporting Project and Programme Managers to deliver successful projects for clients.

You will gain hands-on experience in project planning, coordination, cost monitoring and programme management while developing professional skills and client-facing abilities in a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Currently studying towards a degree in Project Management or built environment, with a 12-month placement required by course.

Responsibilities

• Support Project/Programme Managers with delivery of projects.
• Assist with project administration and documentation.
• Prepare reports, presentations and meeting minutes.
• Support contract administration activities as appropriate.
• Help monitor project progress, risks and deliverables.
• Contribute to client meetings and project reviews.
• Support business development and bid preparation where opportunities arise.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

UK work eligibility

PM/ Built environment degree focus

Education

Pursuing degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gleeds is offering a 12-month Year Out placement for students pursuing a degree in Project Management or related built environment discipline. From day one you join a project team, supporting Project and Programme Managers to deliver successful projects for clients.

You will gain hands-on experience in project planning, coordination, cost monitoring and programme management while developing professional skills and client-facing abilities in a global consultancy.