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:
* A Level qualification as a minimum
* Experience not essential
* Key is that you want to train to be a Project Manager
* 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