Trainee Project Manager (FTC)

Job Title: Trainee Project Manager (FTC)

Location: Wallingford

Salary: To £40,000 depending on experience

IWS M\&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M\&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn\-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

Are you looking to develop a career in project management within a growing engineering and infrastructure business? As a Trainee Project Manager (FTC), you will support the successful planning, delivery and commercial management of Mechanical \& Electrical (M\&E) projects while gaining the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress into a Project Manager role. Working alongside experienced project, commercial and operational teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

The Role:

As a Trainee Project Manager (FTC), you will gain hands\-on experience across the full project lifecycle, supporting the delivery of M\&E projects from initial enquiry through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Project Managers with planning, delivery and project administration activities.


• Assisting with site visits, surveys, inspections and project scoping activities.


• Helping to develop project programmes and monitor project progress.


• Maintaining project documentation, records and reporting requirements.


• Raising material orders and assisting with procurement activities.


• Supporting contract administration and client documentation processes.


• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts.


• Assisting with supplier and subcontractor coordination.


• Supporting the preparation of tenders, quotations and pre\-qualification questionnaires (PQQs).


• Contributing to Health \& Safety, CDM compliance and project risk management activities.


• Attending meetings with clients, contractors and project stakeholders.


• Building strong working relationships across operational, commercial and client teams.


• Supporting business development activities and identifying opportunities within existing client frameworks.

This role offers a structured development pathway, providing exposure to all aspects of project delivery and preparing you for progression into a Project Manager position.

What You'll Need:

Essential Skills \& Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organisational and time management abilities.


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Strong attention to detail and problem\-solving skills.


• A proactive and adaptable approach to work.


• Confidence building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.


• Ambition to build a long\-term career in project management.

Experience \& Knowledge

• Previous experience in a project coordination, project administration or similar support role would be advantageous.


• Exposure to construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure environments is desirable.


• Understanding of project management principles would be beneficial.


• Site\-based experience is advantageous.


• Water industry experience is desirable but not essential.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Training \& Development

• Full training and development will be provided.


• Opportunity to gain practical project management experience.


• Clear career progression route into a Project Manager position.


• Ongoing support from experienced project delivery professionals.

What you’ll get in return:

• Family\-Friendly Leave

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity \& Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.

• Financial \& Life Assurance

Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.

• Health \& Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.

• Lifestyle \& Perks

Cycle to Work Scheme and *My Premier Benefits* discounts, cashback, and vouchers.

• Professional Development

Hands\-on training and ongoing career development opportunities

• Inclusion \& Belonging

Active People Networks – Disability \& Neurodiversity, Unity\+, Women’s Network, and more.

• Performance \& Recognition

Annual salary review, Reward \& Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

• Flexibility \& Opportunities

Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)

*At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee\-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.*

*We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.*

*We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.*

*We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.*

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