ESD Recruitment
Junior Project Manager
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Trainee Project Manager
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: Competitive + Company Benefits
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK's leading specialist demolition, dismantling, and enabling works contractors, delivering complex projects across the commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy, marine, and defence sectors. With over 100 years of industry experience, they have built an outstanding reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an ambitious Trainee Project Manager to join their operations team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in project management within the demolition and enabling works sector. Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Contracts Managers, you'll gain hands-on experience across live construction sites while learning every aspect of project delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day management of demolition and enabling works projects.
- Support Project Managers with planning, programming, and site coordination.
- Attend client, site, and progress meetings.
- Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
- Monitor project progress against the programme.
- Assist with health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Help coordinate labour, plant, and materials.
- Produce site reports and project documentation.
- Build strong working relationships with clients and project teams.
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Requirements
- Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
- Previous site or construction experience is advantageous.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop a career in project management.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- CSCS Card (preferred).
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle or travel allowance (where applicable).
- Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
- Clear career progression into Project Management.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Opportunity to work on prestigious demolition and enabling works projects across the UK.
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