Trainee Project Manager - London

Enthusiastic Trainee Project Manager in the Construction Industry

Are you ready to take your first step into a dynamic and rewarding career in construction?

Join us as a Trainee Project Manager and build your future while helping to shape ours. This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to develop their skills, take on new challenges and contribute to real project success.

Whether you’re just starting out, studying a construction related qualification, or looking to transition into project management, we’ll support you every step of the way with hands-on-experience, mentorship and clear career progression.

If you’re enthusiastic and driven to see projects come to life from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you.

At Princebuild, we’re not just offering a job, we’re offering the opportunity to grow, lead and make a real difference within a respected and trusted company.

If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

What we offer

Competitive salary

Corporate clothing

Employee profit share scheme

Generous holiday entitlement – 21 days plus bank holidays, with extra days awarded after 2 years’ continuous service

Early Friday finishes

Departmental bonuses and long service awards

Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Positive working environment with the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation supporting community projects

Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities

Equal opportunities employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive about Disabled People

Fantastic social events and charity initiatives throughout the year

What we need

Working towards or holding a construction related qualification i.e. BSc in Construction Management, HNC/HND would be desirable

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS or SSSTS)

GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Experience within the construction industry would be beneficial

Exceptional leadership, management and organisational skills

Confident with a range of IT systems and software

Self-motivated, proactive and a positive attitude

Excellent team player with the ability to integrate and inspire others

Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months’ experience post-test)

Willingness to undertake training and personal development

Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous improvement

Please note: this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

We look forward to you working with us! Please note that the closing date for this role is 17 April 2026

Job Description

The Trainee Project Manager will be learning how to carry out a diverse range of tasks on a live construction project that includes a variety of trade disciplines.

The primary role of the Trainee Project Manager will be to learn the role of and assist the Project Manager in ensuring that the allocated project is run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and contract conditions.  The most critical conditions being that all work is completed in a safe working manner to a high standard, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with experienced project managers to learn and assist in overseeing construction projects.

Co-ordinate with various teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Embrace a proactive approach to problem solving and contribute to project planning and execution.

Supporting and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM regulations on site.

Attendance of regular site meetings with client, architect, quantity surveyor, planning supervisor etc.

Assisting and learning the preparation of reports, programmes, progress and profitability reports.

Contribute to formulating valuations and final accounts.

Managing the latest construction management software, Procore and 1Breadcrumb.

Learn how to procure, negotiate terms and monitor the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.

Site administration and performing routine checks.

Identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.

Understand how to source new clients and suppliers.

Ensure that exceptional levels of customer care are always provided.

Produce relevant monthly reports for the Project Manager e.g. cost and value comparisons, turnover forecasts etc. ensuring information is complete and accurate.

Contribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with the client, engineers and subcontractors as required.

Provide support to the site team to optimise the use of contract resources.

Provide support for the Project Manager in terms of data input etc.

Achieving deadlines in line with requirements.

Provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence.

Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.

Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress.

Please note: this role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List) and may include additional vetting in line with client requirements.

Terms

The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected.  It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week.  This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday to Thursday

07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday

Personal Competencies

Communicates clearly and adapts to different situations

Represents the Princebuild brand with professionalism and pride

Balances personal goals with company objectives

Makes confident, well-informed decisions

Leads by example and encourages others to grow

Thrives in a changing environment with a positive, can-do attitude

Brings fresh ideas and innovative solutions

Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction

Stays resilient under pressure and promotes optimism

Shows empathy, integrity, and awareness of others