Project Manager (Placement) - 12mth fixed term
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
Sodexo Property Professional Services are delighted to launch our 2024 Talent Academy, providing exciting early career opportunities for aspiring built environment professionals.
Based in our Belfast office, candidates will be working on some of the largest, most complex government estate portfolios across the UK & Ireland, supporting our multi-disciplinary teams deliver strategic aims on behalf of our clients, including the optimisation, transformation and decarbonisation of their assets.
We have a variety of student placement opportunities available for Summer ’24 across the following disciplines;
• Architectural Technology (Asset Management)
• Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Sustainability, Environment & Energy
About this role
Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in this 12 month placement.
As a Project Manager, you will contribute to the business growth by assisting the Project Management Team in managing and delivering construction projects through the entire project lifecycle in line with contract and business objectives.
Your responsibilities as a Project Manager will entail:
● supporting the management of construction projects from inception through to completion, effectively reposting to management and clients
● ensuring assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget and to the Client’s satisfaction (whilst creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation)
● engaging and managing Contractors and Sub-Consultants to carry out required works ensuring health and safety is maintained on site at all times
● implementing all Sodexo processes and policies and performing other related duties as assigned and required.
● ensuring assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope, within budget and to the Client’s satisfaction (whilst creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation)
● engaging and managing Contractors and Sub-Consultants to carry out required works ensuring health and safety is maintained on site at all times
● implementing all Sodexo processes and policies and performing other related duties as assigned and required.
Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.
Package Description
Competitive Salary
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Sodexo Discounts including Costco Membership, Free Spree cashback card and Gym discounts
- Sodexo Retirement Plan
- Access to ongoing training and development programs including apprenticeships
- Countless opportunities for career development and to grow within the company
- Community Online Academy (COA)
- Employee Lottery
- Mental Health First Response Programme
- Health and wellbeing incentives including Spectrum.Life, YuLife and Talk.
- Reward and Recognition schemes
- Flexible working considered
- Stop Hunger Foundation and Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance
We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
*All offers are subject to full security clearance checks*
About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

