Trainee Project Manager Required in Essex

Job summary

The Trainee Project Manager will support the Project Manager with daily operations, including tracking project progress, managing documentation, and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors. They will also assist with procurement, project forecasting, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

The Trainee Project Manager will support the Project Manager with daily operations, including tracking project progress, managing documentation, and coordinating with site teams and subcontractors. They will also assist with procurement, project forecasting, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have a genuine interest in construction and project management, along with strong organizational and communication skills. A full UK driving license is preferred, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required.

Benefits

• Further training • Construction qualifications support

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project management
• Construction
• Building methods
• Procurement
• Valuations
• Project forecasting
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem-solving
• Numeracy
• Site safety
• RAMS

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering