Trainee Project Manager

Trainee Project Manager – Luton

Location:

Luton (office‑based with site visits)

Hours:

08:00–16:30

Reporting to:
Project Manager

• 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

A specialist Civil Engineering and M&E Contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the rail, airport, and energy sectors.

• 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 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.

• 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

This role suits an ambitious, organised individual looking to build a career in project management.

• 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.