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.