AddressVIVO embodies both experience and innovation. It combines Serco’s comprehensive track record delivering engineering, technical and FM services to the UK MOD for over 55 years with EQUANS’ market leading FM, energy, asset optimisation and regeneration capabilities.
As the trainee Project Manager you will be fully conversant in how to deliver VIVO Projects of differing levels of value and complexity.
You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of our development pipeline, supporting projects at every stage. Successful applicants will be required to assist in the following tasks:
- Commit to completing all aspects of the two year VIVO Trainee Project Management programme and beyond inclusive of both internal and external training
- Day-to-day assistance to Project Managers in the delivery of projects
- Assisting and learning the preparation of reports, programmes & progress and reports.
- Assisting with and learning how to agree pricing and instructions with the client
- Problem solving key design or installation challenges on projects in conjunction with design team and suppliers
- Promoting and upholding VIVO’s reputation for providing the highest standards of site safety, health and welfare and protection of the environment
- Understanding how engineering and construction systems are planned and installed in live construction projects
- Developing good working relationships with the client, site teams and supply chain by promoting best practice throughout the whole construction process
- Developing your knowledge and work practices within the guidelines of health & safety and legislative regulations
- Work with our supply chain and surveyors to protect VIVO’s commercial position
- Develop an understanding in the technical practices and sequences on projects
- Demonstrate your knowledge and skills to ensure efficient delivery of projects
The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.
At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.
We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.
