Trainee Project Manager

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Trainee Project Manager – Cornwall

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we deliver top-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector, and our Cornwall team is expanding! We're excited to welcome an ambitious Trainee Project Manager to join us.

As a Trainee Project Manager at UKPS (part of the Last Mile Group), you’ll undertake a structured two-year training and development programme, guided by experienced Project Managers and Senior Construction leaders. By the end, you’ll be ready to lead your own projects, driving them to success.

If you’re detail-oriented, possess utility experience, or are keen to grow your management skills in a fast-paced and dynamic industry, this could be the exciting new challenge you’ve been looking for!

What’s in it for you as a Trainee Project Manager?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Trainee Project Manager:

• Collaborate with Project Managers to supervise teams and drive project success.
• Play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency while delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Create essential project documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements, to support seamless execution.
• Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, clients, and network operators to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Take ownership of material management and provide dynamic progress updates to keep everyone on track.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience in utilities or a related field.
• A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
• Eagerness to develop and grow management capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic industry.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Trainee Project Manager? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure. We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

At Last Mile, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water, and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed, and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to grow with us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!

For further enquiries contact – recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com