Trainee Project Support Officer jobs

Apprenticeship summary

• Annual wage - from £16,640.00
• Working week - Monday - Friday. Monday - Thursday 08.30 - 17.00 Friday 08.30- 16.30
• Total hours per week: 40.0
• Expected duration - 36 Months
• Apprenticeship level - Advanced Level 3 (A level)
• Positions - 1 available

We are looking for an Assistant Project Engineer Apprentice to join our expanding Northern regional office based in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship whilst gaining hands-on experience in a growing and fast-paced environment.

JLES are proud to be recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the UK, reflecting our strong commitment to developing and supporting our apprentices throughout their career growth. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation, with us, your development opportunities are unlimited.

In this role, you will support the Engineering Team with both office and field-based activities, whilst gaining a wide exposure to a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to; stakeholder communication, cost analysis, on-site supervision of works and liaising with adopting authorities.

You’ll be joining a growing company that serves the rapidly expanding housebuilding sector. Here at JLES, we value and reward hard work and commitment, meaning Apprentices have the opportunity for salary progression based on performance at quarterly reviews, regional trips and other exciting benefits.

We are looking for an ambitious, motivated individual who is ready to take on a challenge, learn new skills and build a successful career inengineering.

The company is committed to its equal opportunities policy at every stage of the recruitment and selection process, which is why recruitment will be carried out to ensure the most suitable candidate – taking into account relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Project Engineering team in reporting to the client.

Assisting the team with key projects issues as directed by the Line Manager.

Assist the Project Engineering team in the management of all stakeholders.

Conduct site inspections with Engineering team and adopting authority.

Perform cost analysis to monitor costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Works under close supervision to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments.

Liaising with various adopting authorities and pursuing adoption certification from these authorities.

On-site supervision of site works, including managing the on-site team.

Flexible where possible in role & team contribution.

ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING HOURS

The office is an open plan environment

Company office hours are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm (4:30pm on Fridays)

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Math’s & English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (required).

Willing to learn about Project Engineering / Civil Engineering principles.

Understanding of current industry trends (not essential).

Excellent communication skills.

AutoCAD skills (desirable but not essential).

Microsoft Office competent.

DO YOU SHOW...

Energy and enthusiasm.

Confidence and ambition.

Desire to succeed and progress in career.

Contribution to team effort as well as individual tasks.

BENEFITS

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private medical insurance