Trainee Project Manager (Engineering)
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £28–£45k plus company vehicle and benefits. Salary is dependant on education and experience and will increase with successful reviews.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
ISF is seeking a Trainee Project Manager to join our growing team. Experience in an engineering, manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desirable. This role would suit a recent engineering graduate, or an experienced mechanical engineer looking to move into project management.
About ISF
ISF designs, manufactures and installs bespoke engineering solutions for the UK animal feed milling industry. Based in York, we deliver complex, site-specific projects across the UK. With over 36 years of experience, we’re known for quality, problem-solving and long-term customer relationships.
About the role
You’ll work closely alongside our experienced Project Managers to learn all aspects of the role and business, ready to take ownership of projects from sales handover through design, manufacture, installation and completion.
This role suits a practical, organised team player who enjoys coordinating people, processes and technical detail in a hands-on engineering environment.
Key responsibilities
- Take project handover from Sales and act as the main point of contact
- Survey customer sites and define project scope
- Produce GA concepts and brief the Drawing Office
- Coordinate design, fabrication and installation activities
- Liaise with Sales, Drawing Office, Workshop and Site teams
- Manage project schedules, materials, costs and hired equipment
- Support safe systems of work and installation planning
- Communicate with clients throughout delivery
- Review completed projects and feed learning back into the business
- Actively support ISF’s health, safety and quality culture
(Autodesk Inventor experience is advantageous; a working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.)
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in similar environment
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Confidence working with drawings and technical documentation
- Confidence to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A practical, solutions-focused mindset
- Experience in manufacturing, fabrication or process engineering is an advantage
What we offer
- A varied role in a well-established engineering business
- Involvement in complex, bespoke engineering projects
- Supportive, experienced team environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
How to apply
Send your CV and a brief cover note to [email protected]
Or call 01904 430005 for more information.
Pay: £28,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- York YO10 3DW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
