Trainee Project Manager

Trainee Project Manager – Luton

Location:

Luton (office‑based with site visits)

Hours:

08:00–16:30
Reporting to:
Project Manager

Benefits

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Professional training and development, including PM qualifications and CIOB pathways

* Supportive leadership team committed to upskilling

* Clear progression route into a full Project Manager role

* Exposure to diverse civil engineering and M&E projects across rail, airports, and energy

* Collaborative, close‑knit team culture

* Company vans available for all site travel

* Flexible employer

About the Business

A specialist Civil Engineering and M&E Contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the rail, airport, and energy sectors

Typical works include:

* Power and electrical installations

* Route works and cable installations

* Civil engineering and infrastructure upgrades

* Engineering solutions focused on safety, sustainability, and operational performance

With continued growth, the company is expanding to support increasing demand across national programmes.

The Role – Trainee Project Manager

The Trainee Project Manager will support the delivery of schemes ranging from £10k to £2m, working across civil engineering and M&E projects. The role involves close collaboration with Project Managers and internal teams including Commercial, Operations, Compliance, and Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist in planning and delivering multiple projects across the UK (London to Derby and beyond)

* Support site coordination, documentation, and progress reporting

* Attend site visits to monitor works and ensure compliance

* Contribute to procurement, cost control, and commercial processes

* Help maintain project schedules, risk registers, and quality standards

* Liaise with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors

* Uphold safety and compliance across all project activities

* Build capability to progress into a full Project Manager position

The Right Person

This role suits an ambitious, organised individual looking to build a career in project management

Requirements:

* Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

* Experience not essential – graduates welcome

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Enthusiasm to learn, develop, and take on responsibility

* Willingness to work flexibly — not a clock‑watching environment

* Comfortable with national travel and occasional weekend/night work

* Interest in civil engineering and M&E within rail, airports, and energy

To apply , please contact Sally Whittingham or submit your application online