Trainee Project Manager - Year In Industry - Nottingham

Launch your career with Gleeds – a global consultancy shaping the future of the built environment.

We're looking for enthusiastic Project Management Year Out Placement students to join us for a 12-month placement as part of their university degree. If you're looking to gain hands-on experience, work on exciting construction projects, and learn from industry-leading professionals, then a placement with Gleeds is the perfect opportunity.

At Gleeds, we believe in building long-term relationships with our people as well as our clients. Our placement students are valued members of our teams, given meaningful responsibilities, and supported throughout their placement to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed for a successful career in the built environment.

During your placement, you'll benefit from:

• Real project experience on high-profile developments
• Mentoring and support from experienced project managers
• Opportunities to build your commercial, technical and client-facing skills
• Insight into professional pathways and future graduate opportunities with Gleeds

The Role

Ready to gain real-world project management experience? From your first day, you'll become part of a project team, supporting Project and Programme Managers to deliver successful projects for our clients. You'll develop an understanding of how projects are planned, managed and delivered, while working alongside a range of construction professionals.

What does a Project Manager do?

Project managers oversee the construction process from planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You'll gain exposure to areas including:

• Project planning – helping to establish project objectives, programmes and milestones
• Team coordination – working alongside architects, engineers, contractors and clients
• Cost and budget management – supporting project controls and monitoring progress
• Programme management – helping keep projects on schedule and identifying potential risks
• Quality and compliance – understanding construction standards, governance and regulations
• Client communication – assisting with meetings, reports and project updates

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting Project and Programme Managers with the successful delivery of projects
• Assisting with project administration and maintaining project documentation
• Preparing reports, presentations and meeting minutes
• Supporting contract administration activities where appropriate
• Helping monitor project progress, risks and key deliverables
• Assisting with financial and quantitative record keeping and checking project information
• Contributing to client meetings and project reviews
• Supporting business development activities and bid preparation where opportunities arise

This placement offers an excellent opportunity to understand the full project lifecycle while developing the professional skills required for a career in project management.

What we're looking for

We're looking for students who are curious, motivated and eager to learn.

You'll ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• The right to live and work in the UK
• Be currently studying towards a degree in Project Management or another built environment discipline, with a 12-month industrial placement forming part of your course

Whether you're studying Project Management, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate or another related discipline, what matters most is your enthusiasm for the industry and your ambition to learn.

Why Gleeds?

A year out placement at Gleeds gives you the opportunity to gain meaningful experience, build your professional network, and make a real contribution to projects that shape the built environment.

Many of our placement students go on to join our graduate programme after completing their degree, making this an excellent first step towards a long-term career with Gleeds.

If this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

What benefits can you expect from Gleeds? 

At Gleeds, we know people power our success, which is why we are constantly evaluating our benefits offering to make sure everyone knows how valued they are here:

• Structured professional and personal development through our construct graduate programme.
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days. 
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Expand your horizons with global opportunities available to everyone.
• Agile ways of working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• A supportive and people-focused company that is a recognised Great Place To Work 2025
• Access to a health cash plan, which includes access to discounts on gym memberships, health products and experience days.

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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