Industrial Placement - Project management in Luton

About Pell Frischmann

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

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

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We’ll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits.

To apply for this role, please click "Apply for this job" below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.