Trainee Project Manager

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Our driven social housing development team is seeking a Trainee Project Manager to play a key role in delivering against our ambitious target of developing 600 new homes per year, over the next 5 years.

You’ll demonstrate excellent negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders, whilst developing and maintaining integral professional relationships with key project contacts, including Consultants and developers. You’ll  work  closely with the  Development Construction team to ensure a smooth handover.

This is a unique opportunity to further develop your knowledge and experience of the post contract stage of housing development in a supportive environment, whilst working towards a Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

Our ideal candidate? Given the ambitious nature of this role, we require a focused and passionate Trainee Project Manager who enjoys working in a very fast-paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding role and organisation. You should ideally have a relevant housing or construction qualification, related to the housing association sector, or have equivalent experience of working in a development or property related role.

You’ll be able to demonstrate your excellent organisation and prioritising skills, working to deadlines and building effective working relationships with internal and external partners to deliver required goals and objectives. All of which will be important to both your learning programme and future career success in project management.

Please be advised that, due to the nature of this role, applicants must hold a full valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business use. 

What are the benefits? During your 2 year training programme you’ll gain a Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification alongside hands on experience in both pre and post development. You’ll have access to relevant internal learning opportunities including training, shadowing and coaching and access to all our employee benefits.

Interested? To apply submit a CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements of this role.

If you have any questions about the role, or would like some further information, please contact Saima Yaqub, Apprenticeship and Volunteering Manager on 0345 602 0540 ext. 6002

We reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised date if necessary.