Designed for students currently enrolled in a part-time Construction Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship, this Trainee Project Manager position focuses on assisting with project programming, tracking change controls, and maintaining risk registers for major construction clients.About the opportunity We are seeking a motivated Trainee Project Manager for an immediate start. The ideal candidate should be currently enrolled in a part-time Graduate Apprenticeship degree in Construction Project Management (or a related construction discipline) at an accredited institution. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.What you'll doAssist in the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projectsSupport the development and maintenance of project programmes, schedules, and milestonesAssist in managing project documentation, including reports, trackers, and meeting minutesSupport risk identification and assist in maintaining the Project Risk RegisterContribute to project governance, reporting, and controls processesAttend Client, Contractor, and Design Team meetings alongside senior colleagues and record actions and decisionsMonitor project progress and flag potential issues relating to programme, cost, or qualityAssist in the coordination of consultants, contractors, and other stakeholdersSupport change control processes, including tracking variations and actionsAssist with site visits and inspections as requiredContribute to the development and improvement of project management templates and processesPerform additional duties as assignedAbout youStudying towards a degree in Construction Project Management or a related disciplineStrong organisational and time-management skillsProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to an appropriate levelAn interest in construction methodologies, sustainability, and modern project delivery practicesAbility to clearly communicate verbally and in writingA proactive team player with a positive, can-do attitudeDetail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasksSite or field experience is a plusStrong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skillsAbout life at SobenWe’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.Grow with usOur people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects What you’ll get in returnSoben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life. Our Leadership PrinciplesSoben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers. 1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small2. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it3. We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen4. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended”5. We have a business owner mentality to cost management6. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications7. We have a growth mindset8. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long termAbout usSoben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises.An obsessive commitment to excellence and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.About Soben part of AccentureFounded in 2011, Soben is an award winning, international consultancy providing ‘cradle-to-grave’ procurement, cost, contract, commercial, project and programme management services for blue chip national and international contracting organisations. Our purpose is to ensure that our clients are commercially successful whilst delivering large scale and complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.
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