Graduate Project Manager - Pre-Construction

L&Q Graduate Pre-Construction Project Manager role supporting the planning and preparation of major housing improvement projects, including refurbishments, roofing, windows, mechanical and electrical works.

Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our busy and supportive Pre-Construction team and train as a Pre-Construction Project Manager.

In this role, you will help develop and prepare major works programmes for delivery across our housing portfolio. As your experience grows, you will build the knowledge and skills needed to manage pre-construction activities for a wide range of planned maintenance projects.

About the Role

Working across our London and North West housing stock, you will support the Pre-Construction Regional Manager and Major Works Team to ensure projects are fully prepared before work begins.

Projects may include:

• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments

• Window and roof replacements

• Mechanical and electrical works

• Other planned improvement programmes

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing programme and asset data

• Carrying out pre-work inspections

• Reviewing validation surveys

• Assisting with party wall notices

• Supporting planning applications where required

• Ensuring works are compliant with leasehold requirements

• Liaising with consultants and contractors

Alongside this, you will develop your understanding of construction, design and build, specifications, and commercial management.

From day one, you will be given meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to live projects. You'll be supported by experienced Project Managers and your Line Manager, who will help you develop your skills and confidence throughout the programme.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

• Has strong communication and customer service skills

• Is resilient, proactive and enthusiastic

• Has a genuine interest in construction and project management

• Is passionate about making a positive difference for our residents and communities

This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career while gaining hands-on experience in a key area of our business.

Please note: you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle by the end of the programme if you are to be considered for a permanent role.

Join our Major Works Team at L&Q:

• This is an exciting opportunity to gain a project management qualification while learning in the role

• Learn about the construction industry and project management

• We need someone willing to learn and who lives our organisation’s values

• You will report to the regional programme manager in the Major Works team.

Your impact in the role:

• Help develop our planned programmes ready for handover to our delivery teams

• Build relationships with other teams within and outside major works

• Build key relationships with your team and the delivery teams

• Your work will help us to deliver our major works programme on time, cost and quality.

What you'll bring:

• A 2.1 degree (or higher) in a built environment subject

• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines

• Good IT skills

• Initiative-taking – Passion to learn and progress your career

• Understanding of Excel

• Enthusiastic about working in project management and construction

•  Communication and customer skills

• Good interpersonal and organisational skills

• Be commercially minded and a strategic thinker

• Must be flexible in terms of travel

• Must be able to work in the UK

What you can expect:

Competitive salary and great company benefit package - Benefits include:  Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

•  Great breadth and variety of experiences through a structured training programme.

•  You will have access to outstanding training offered internally.

•  You will be supported throughout the programme by an experienced line manager and mentor.                                                                   

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

About L&Q:

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.