Student Placement (Project Management)

Job Introduction

Job Introduction

Landmarc’s core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done for over 20 years. Creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.

Landmarc is considered a great place to work due to its focus on employee well-being, a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and a mission-driven environment that’s supports the Armed Forces. Employing over 1300 staff across the United Kingdom.

The Project Delivery team are looking to build upon the unprecedented success of recent years by restructuring and growing to implement an increased focus on pre-construction and project delivery assurance.

Landmarc is currently looking for a student that is looking for a sandwich year placement, as part of their degree. This is a great opportunity for a placement student to fulfil the role of Project Management Coordinator within the Project Management Office. You will help refine client briefs, ensure CDM compliance, and engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle whilst gaining valuable experience across various project stages, from planning to handover.

Focus will be on upgrading M&E infrastructure across the Defence Training Estate, transforming outdated systems with advanced, sustainable solutions to achieve net-zero and environmental goals. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex and impactful projects joining a dynamic team working on a variety of projects supporting the UK Armed Forces and partner nations.

Hours of work: 37 per week

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term

Start Date: Autumn 2026

Location: HQ Cinque Ports Training Area, Dymchurch Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6QD

Nearest Train Station: Folkestone West, Folkestone, CT20 3PA

Travel Required: You will be expected to undertake a limited amount of UK travel as project needs dictate.

The remote nature of some of the Landmarc sites and lack of public transport means that the successful candidate will need to access to their own transport and hold a full driving licence

*Please note that all interview-related correspondence will be sent via email. We recommend regularly checking your inbox, including your junk folder.
 

Main Responsibilities

• Support Senior Project Managers through the pre-construction phase
• Provide assurance during the project delivery phase
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
• Assist with tender documentation, design assurance, and stakeholder communication
• Use ASite, MS Excel, and MS Project to deliver project outputs

The Ideal Candidate

• Interests in Construction, Facilities Management, or Engineering
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Motivated and able to work independently
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, and eager to learn new tools like ASite
• Access to own transport due to the rural location of site

Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We’re proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:

Pension

• Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.

Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro-rata.
• Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
• Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.

Other Amazing Benefits

• Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
• Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
• Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
• Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
• Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.

At Landmarc, we don’t just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer!

About the Company

Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.