TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Work on diverse construction and infrastructure projects as a Graduate Project Manager.
- Gain chartership support and access to a comprehensive Early Careers Training Programme.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree (min 2:1) in a relevant field such as Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering.
- Hybrid working model available.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking Graduate Project Managers to join their Project Management Teams across the UK & Ireland.
What You'll Do
As a Graduate Project Manager, you will work on diverse projects across sectors including education, healthcare, sports facilities, residential, and transport for public and private clients. You will assist the Project Management team in driving projects forward from initial concept through to construction and operation, acting as a key interface between clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaising with relevant parties
- Procurement
- Assisting Senior/Associate Project Managers
- Contract administration
- Data management
- Coordinating the project team
- Planning key tasks
- Reporting on progress and cost
- Site visits and meetings
Benefits
- National chartership support network with dedicated coordinators and supervisors.
- Early Careers Training Programme (ADVANCE) focusing on EDI, social value, wellbeing, career development, professional skills, brand awareness, and AECOM processes.
- Chartership assessment preparation including presentation skills and case study training days.
- AECOM University for self-directed learning.
- Mock interviews and assessment condition rehearsals.
- Monthly CPD programme with internal and external experts.
- Residential technical training at Aston Conference Centre.
- Hybrid working model.
- Access to industry-leading technology and thinking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering is essential.
- A Master’s degree in project management or construction Management & relevant work experience would be an advantage.
- RICS accreditation preferred.
- Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.
- Proactive and driven approach.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
- Commitment to meeting deadlines.
Application Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis, so apply as early as possible.
- Include a covering letter and all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as visa sponsorship is not offered.
- Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required.