Industrial Placement - Project management

Pell Frischmann group; Luton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Industrial Placement Student in Project Management for its Luton office. This role offers the chance to support the delivery of civil engineering projects, manage documentation, assist with planning, and communicate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates are undergraduates in relevant fields who are proactive, organized, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in the industry while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive placement salary

Flexible working options

Mentorship from experienced Project Managers

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student eligible for a 12-month industrial placement.
• Interest in infrastructure and project delivery.
• Capable of supporting project management activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with daily project tasks.
• Assist with planning, schedules, and reporting.
• Manage documentation and meeting minutes.
• Assist in cost and risk control processes.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients.
• Use project management tools effectively.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Proactive approach and willingness to learn

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are looking to hire an Industrial placement in our Project Management team in Luton

About the Role

As an Industrial Placement Student in Project Management, you will support the delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to completion. You will gain exposure to project planning, cost control, programme management, risk management, and stakeholder coordination across a range of projects, including highways, utilities, water, structures, and urban development schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery activities
• Assisting with project planning, schedules, and progress reporting
• Helping manage project documentation, meeting minutes, and action tracking
• Supporting cost, risk, and change control processes
• Liaising with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Using industry-standard project management tools and software

What We’re Looking For

• An undergraduate student studying Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related degree
• Eligible to complete a 12-month industrial placement as part of your course
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Interest in infrastructure, engineering, and project delivery

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on live civil engineering projects
• Mentorship and support from experienced Project Managers
• Insight into how a professional engineering consultancy operates
• Development of key project management and professional skills
• A competitive placement salary and flexible working options (where applicable)
• A strong foundation for a future graduate role in the industry