Trainee Projects Manager

Our client is a leading Technical company based in North London, they are now seeking a Trainee Projects Manager to be a part of their team. Reporting to the Projects Manager and Group Operations Director, you will support them on a day to day basis.

Scope of role:

To perform contractual and administrative duties for our client to ensure that projects are delivered in a satisfactory manner whilst delivering against profit targets.

To assist in the management of plant and equipment to ensure operation.

To ensure correct manning and equipping of contracts to provide a safe working environment.

To ensure jobs are programmed and planned to meet customer requirements.

Allocation, programming, issuing and returning of work to/from the installation teams.

Deputising for the Projects Manager in all matters relating to the Contracts Department.

Key responsibilities

• To devote all effort to learning the tasks required of a Projects Manager.
• Review of contractual conditions to ensure that they do not conflict.
  • Create project specifications and material component schedules.
  • Create Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
  • Revise drawings using software - Paint.Net.
  • Document control to/from client portals.
  • Arrange pre-start activities (e.g. site meetings, surveys, test visits) as necessary.
  • Organise and manage any sub-contractors.
  • Correspondence and communications with clients
  • Allocation of labour for site visits
  • Preparation of visit specific information and materials required.
  • Briefing and debriefing of installation crews
  • Liaison and agreements with clients on additional works.
  • Cost management of projects to ensure targets and deadlines are met.
  • Review designs and liaise with quotations department over discrepancies.
  • BS EN 62305 design accreditation and expert technical knowledge.

Desirable skills and experience

• Construction industry experience.
• High level contracts experience in a client facing environment.
• Services industry experience.
• Experience of dealing with installation works and sub-contractors.
• Proven listening, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Numerate and literate with excellent communication skills. Able to deliver clear and concise ideas to internal and external persons and produce top quality written information.
• Analytical, with the ability to interpret information, news, data and research quickly - and distil the most important/relevant information to build intelligent operational strategies
• Project management and planning skills.
• Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills, meticulous attention to detail and a proven ability to multi-task.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under high pressure.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision and thrive both on own initiative and as a part of the team.

Required skills:

Bright and self-motivated.

Committed and proactive.

Determination to quickly gain expert knowledge and experience of lightning protection.

Quick thinking and adaptable.

High sense of personal responsibility.

Analytical and inquisitive, with excellent attention to detail.

Innovative and creative, with a concise, precise and effective approach to objection handling.

Credible, articulate, confident and tenacious, with the gravitas and credibility to build great relationships.

Well presented.

Able and willing to work outside normal hours when necessary.

Energetic and enthusiastic, with a genuine sense of fun and a natural ability to stand out from the crowd.

What’s in it for you?

Working as part of client will give you the opportunity to work at one of the most respected businesses in their industry in an environment where a culture of knowledge sharing and a passion for excellence sits at the heart of everything we do.

They don’t necessarily want to be the biggest, but they do want to be the best, and they therefore want to employ and develop the very best people. They are proud of what they do and we are incredibly proud of their staff. Their aim is to look after you, with a competitive salary and package.

Monday to Friday 7am-4pm - Office Based.

If this is you, then send your CV.