Trainee Project Manager Ready to take your career to the next level? Looking for a clear path to progression and the opportunity to step into a leadership role? Vital Energi is offering skilled Pipe Fitters, Electricians and Junior Mechanical/Electrical Engineers the chance to upskill and transition into more senior positions such as Project Manager or Site Manager. This is more than just a job — it’s a career development opportunity with a business leading the way in the low-carbon energy sector. As part of our ongoing growth and success, we’re investing in talented individuals who are eager to progress. You’ll receive hands-on training at our head office in Blackburn whilst undertaking a fully site-based role, working on a variety of exciting decarbonisation projects across the UK. You will represent the future of the industry and we will put in place agreed development plans to enable promotion within the business to suit the aspirations of each individual. Who are Vital Energi? We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain centralised and efficient low carbon energy projects. We currently support hospitals, universities, new build residential developments, towns and cities as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We have, and continue to, work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are leading the way to achieving the UK’s Net Zero targets. The role Our Engineering team are responsible for the design and installation of high-profile carbon reduction/energy conservation projects that include heat pumps, solar panels, BMS upgrades, HV/LV upgrades, steam boiler plant replacement, LED lighting upgrades etc. Often undertaken in existing buildings our engineering projects are delivered with the best level of experience and knowledge in the industry. Responsibilities Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for: Day to day management of site construction activities and sub-contractors whilst communicating and coordinating key project activities. Monitoring of the overall progress of works against the agreed construction programme. Completing site progress reports and issuing to the Project Manager. Liaising with the commercial team to co-ordinate procurement requirements in relation to quality, availability and fitness for purpose. Maintaining accurate on-site records of all goods received on a weekly basis ensuring that these (including all delivery notes) are correctly processed. Management of all Waste transfer, maintaining accurate records for the disposal and separation of waste. Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed Promoting and complying with the Company’s policies on ED&I Deputising for the Project Manager if required The Person Skills/Experience Mechanical or electrical bias – Proven relevant construction industry experience on existing healthcare projects/University to type projects CSCS CARD/ SMSTS/ SSSTS Time served as a tradesman or technical qualifications such as HNC/HND in engineering subjects. The Package Attractive Salary Van/ Fuel Card Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays. Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service Option to purchase/sell additional holidays Vital Perks – employee discount scheme Discounted gym membership across the UK The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.