Trainee Project Manager Required in Essex
GVR Solutions are currently working with a well-established building and refurbishment contractor who are seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join their team.
As a main contractor, they deliver a varied range of projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, heritage and public sectors, with schemes ranging from smaller refurbishment works through to larger construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day running of allocated projects, assisting with actions and follow-up tasks.
- Assist with project programmes, understanding work sequences and tracking progress against key dates.
- Attend sites, liaise with site teams and subcontractors, and flag any issues affecting programme, quality or safety.
- Assist with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages, checking lead times and availability.
- Gain experience with valuations, variations, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, invoicing and project forecasting.
- Help maintain project records, including meeting notes, updates, actions, photographs and client information.
- Assist with quality checks, snagging and gathering documentation required for project handover.
- Follow company and site procedures, supporting with RAMS, toolbox talks and site records where required.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in construction and project management, with a willingness to learn.
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Some knowledge of construction or building methods is beneficial, but not essential.
- Confident communicating with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
- Able to take notes, follow up actions and keep information organised.
- Practical approach to problem-solving with a willingness to ask questions.
- Good basic numeracy and an interest in project costs.
- Reliable, punctual and comfortable working both in the office and on site.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, or willing to learn.
- Team player who can take direction and develop towards working independently.
- CSCS Card is advantageous
- Construction-related qualification is desirable
- Full UK Driving license is preferred
- Further training and construction qualifications will be supported
If you are interested in the Trainee Project Manager position above, then please get in touch.
