Jobs in Eastrea

Job Title: Trainee Project Manager - Property Repairs
Location: Office based, Peterborough
Salary: £26,500 per annum + Bonus Scheme
Job type: Full Time, Permanent - Office Based
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
About the Role:
We're looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our growing Property Repairs / Insurance Division as a Trainee Project Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in construction and property management, managing a portfolio of small repair projects from start to finish. You'll receive full training on our systems, processes, and technical aspects of building works, developing the skills to progress into a Junior and then full Project Manager role with a clear pay and responsibility pathway.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Visiting new properties to survey and scope repair works.
* Producing detailed repair schedules and quotations.
* Preparing and issuing Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) and Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS).
* Organising materials, contractors, and SHEQ site visits.
* Maintaining client and customer communication throughout each project.
* Negotiating with approved contractors and sourcing new trades as required.
* Updating client portals and internal systems to ensure progress and compliance are tracked accurately.
About you:
What We're Looking For:
* Highly organised, structured, and proactive.
* Strong written and verbal communicator.
* Confident with computers and new systems (training provided).
* A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
* A natural problem solver with good people skills.
Ideal Background:
This role suits someone from a customer service, property management, estate agency, or administrative background, who wants to progress into the construction and project management sector.
No previous construction experience is required - just a genuine interest in buildings, people, and delivering great results.
What We Offer
* £26,500 starting salary.
* Full structured training program leading to Junior and full Project Manager roles.
* Professional qualifications funded, including Prince2, SMSTS, Asbestos Awareness, BDMA and more.
* Bonus scheme available after probation, significantly enhancing earnings.
* Supportive team environment with experienced mentors.
* Exposure to a wide range of property repair and refurbishment projects.
Interested?
Ready to build your career in construction project management?
Apply today with your CV and a short introduction - we'll provide the training, support, and structure to help you grow into a professional Project Manager.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
This role is fully office based so all candidates must be able to commute to our Peterborough office on a daily basis.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Graduate Project Management, Project Administrator, Trainee Project Estimator, Project Planning, Trainee Project Coordinator, Senior Project Lead, Construction Projects, Building Surveyor, Construction Project Manager, Property Repairs Project Manager may also be considered for this role