Overall Purpose of the role:
We are seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join our team in the Northwest or Yorkshire area, to provide support and assistance to the Project Managers and Project Delivery Managers on a daily basis to progress into a competent and experienced Project Manager.
What you will be doing:
As a Trainee Project Manager, you will receive support and training whilst assisting with:
- Support the management of a portfolio of schemes within a designated geographical area.
- Assist with the coordination of site activities from pre-start through to project completion.
- Attend pre-start meetings with developers and site agents, helping to communicate requirements to operational teams.
- Support pre-vetting activities for plots and mains installations.
- Build effective working relationships with developers, site agents, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with ordering materials in line with approved designs and project requirements.
- Support the arrangement of plant, road opening notices, and Traffic Management for schemes.
- Monitor progress of direct labour and subcontractors on site under the guidance of senior project managers.
- Assist with site quality inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
- Support with measures of work (on site) and complete and submit track sheets.
- Ensure teams complete as-laid records, check and return packs to CAD, and help to collate operational paperwork for submission to asset owners.
- Liaise with water, gas, and electricity departments to help coordinate connections and jointing activities.
- Assist in the investigation and close-out of NCRs and incident reports within agreed timescales.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Learn and develop the skills required to effectively manage projects, resources, costs, quality, and customer relationships.
What we can offer in return:
- Ability to work within timescales and to deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
- Must be able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure
- Hold Full UK driving licence
What we can offer in return:
- Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few…
- Gym, fitness and retail discounts
- Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
- Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
- We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round
Job Type- Full time, Permanent Position
Location: Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP or Unit 2-4, New Court, Mildred Sylvester Way, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1TA
What’s next?
If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
