Project Management Mentoring Programme (PMMP)

Peter Benton

Director at Cephas Project Management Ltd, ECITB PMMP Mentor

Project management is project management, whatever the application.

“I was able to mentor someone who works in a different sector to my own.

Despite wondering how it might go, it turned out to be a rewarding experience. The issues, actions and behaviours we worked through were remarkably similar to those I have met over the years in my own domain.

It also expanded my specific knowledge, and gave some evidence to the belief that project management is project management, whatever the application.”

Ellie Zemani

Asset Manager at Spirit Energy, ECITB PMMP Mentor & Ex-mentee

I started as a mentee, a few years ago and I benefited from guidance and independent advice from a very experienced project management leader.

I had a great honour and pleasure to participate as both a mentee and mentor in the Project Management Mentoring Programme (PMMP).

“I have been a mentor since 2020, and really enjoyed sharing my experience with others and facilitating connections.

As well as an opportunity to give back, for me mentoring has also been an opportunity to learn and grow as a leader.

In addition, PMMP has been a great networking forum – each cohort has about 30 participants from a wide range of organisations across the industry, all passionate about project management and people development!

It has been a great experience for me, and I aim to continue mentoring with the ECITB.”

Ally Smith

Team Lead at Sparrows, ECITB PMMP Mentor

It has been my pleasure and honour to be part of the ECITB mentoring group since its inception. Over the years, it has developed from a standing start into an industry recognised scheme of real value to participants and mentors.

“I have personally gained great satisfaction from not only mentoring and helping other fellow Senior Engineers and Managers but also learned more from the diversity of the mentees and many areas around Energy delivery.

I have to thank the ECITB for their consistent first class support through providing training for mentors and mentees and organising key reviews and group meetings.”

Chris Rasiah

Group Manager Project Engineering | Senior Project Development Manager at Kent, ECITB PMMP Mentor

Through the personal development of my Mentee, I have been able to reflect on my own future development and progression.

“I have been supporting a Mentee through their concerns in their current role and applying the APM knowledge to provide possible solutions.

The consistent meetings with the Mentee have been very good. We have covered a wide range of project management subjects. The planned hour always goes by quickly and we always have a plan for the next session. I really enjoyed being part of the programme. I am happy to support this initiative again.”

Mark Fotheringam

ECITB PMMP Mentor

The PMMP has broadened my network, facilitated professional and personal development, and helped me to process my thoughts more widely on a range of objectives.

“My expectations are always exceeded by mentees with a passion and enthusiasm to grow professionally. I have a really good experience being a mentor and I will be back for more, again and again!”

Caroline Jenkins

Project Manager at Nuclear Waste Services, ECITB PMMP Mentee

The PMMP has lots of benefits, in terms of increased knowledge, learning, communication skills and relationship building.

“Over the course of the programme, my mentor and I met on a regular basis and talked around various subjects. We set objectives for the programme via the competence assessment tool.

The mentoring sessions gave me a lot of invaluable advice, knowledge, resources, things to think about, as well as a sounding board and safe space to ask any questions. I really enjoyed my experience.

This is definitely a programme I would recommend to anyone who is looking to develop professionally and personally.”

Helen Almaraz Serrano

ECITB PMMP Mentee, Principal Project Engineer at Worley

My Mentor has offered valuable advice, boosted my confidence, enhanced my skills, while also helping to expand my network.

“Having a Mentor creates a sense of accountability and motivation to follow through on goals. My Mentor has also helped me to navigate challenges by offering new perspectives. Overall, having a Mentor has helped to supplement my personal and professional development, and equipped me with tools, connections, and insights to achieve my goals more effectively.”

Robert Lawrie

ECITB PMMP Mentee, Subsea Project Engineer at TechnipFMC

This was a highly valuable experience that has helped me reflect on my experiences and apply learnings to grow as a professional.

“Having a network of internal and external people I can trust to discuss my career with is something I find incredibly valuable. In return I am committed to mentoring others and find this to be equally fulfilling.

I’m also glad to share that I am currently preparing my application for Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status via the Association for Project Management having been selected for the ECITB’s sponsored cohort.”