Trainee Project Manager

Assisting Project / Programme Managers in the delivery of projects and programmes.

• Assisting Project / Programme Managers in:
  • Delivering high quality services and ensuring that project management and/or programme management deliverables meet customer requirements
  • Delivering high quality services and deliverables in accordance with the business procedures
  • Administering contracts as contract administrator, employer’s agent or project manager
  • Producing and presenting to customers
  • Preparing bids for services
• Ensuring that all quantitative and financial information has been independently checked before issue, including maintaining evidence of independent checks
• Remaining in the remit of your role

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop knowledge and experience in the following:
  • Project stages
  • Project management tools and techniques
  • Procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies
  • Specification and procurement of facilities supplies and services
  • Health and safety for facilities services
  • Contract administration and management
• Clear and effective communication skills – both oral and written
• Good organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes
• Sound problem solving, negotiating, financial management and numeracy skills
• Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work as part of a team

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.