Trainee Project Manager

Job Title: Trainee Project Manager

Location: Broadstairs

Salary: £23,800 - £26,000 per annum DOE

Job type: Permanent

About the Role

Are you ready to take your first step into Project Management? Do you have a knack for organisation, a passion for learning, and excellent people skills?

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Project Manager to join a leading manufacturing company in Broadstairs. This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, designed for individuals eager to learn the ins and outs of project management in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Project Manager, you will work closely with experienced Project Managers, gradually taking on more responsibility as you develop your skills. Your duties will include:

• Assisting with communication between customers and internal departments, ensuring clarity and alignment.
  
  
• Supporting the monitoring of project timelines, ensuring adherence to lead times.
  
  
• Learning to manage commercial aspects of projects to protect and maximise margins.
  
  
• Assisting with data processing and implementing necessary changes.
  
  
• Helping maintain real-time updates on project progress and communicating changes to relevant teams.
  
  
• Observing and assisting with managing variation cost increases and other financial elements of projects.
  
  
• Learning to identify and escalate potential project disruptions, such as underperformance or unforeseen site conditions.
  
  
• Developing excellent customer service skills to build strong client relationships.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  
• A genuine interest in project management and a desire to build a career in the field.
  
  
• Some experience of working in an office environment ideally within construction or manufacturing.
  
  
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  
  
• A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and learning.
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  
  What We Offer
  
  
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you build a successful career in project management.
  
  
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  
  
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects within a thriving industry.
  
  
• Clear pathways for career progression.
  
  
• Free on-site parking.
  
  
• Pension Scheme.
  
  How to Apply
  
  If you’re enthusiastic about launching a career in Project Management and ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now, and one of our recruitment consultants will contact you to discuss the role in more detail.
  
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