Graduate Project Manager

The Opportunity

Our Programme, Project Management and Procurement Advisory teams help clients successfully plan, deliver and manage major infrastructure and capital investment programmes across the transport, energy, water and public sectors. We work with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing project and programme management, governance, risk management, business case development and delivery assurance services. We also support clients in developing effective procurement and commercial strategies to help secure the right partners and deliver successful project outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Support the planning and delivery of complex projects and programmes, helping clients achieve successful outcomes through effective governance, stakeholder coordination and performance monitoring.
• Assist in the development of business cases, delivery strategies and project management documentation to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project controls activities, including risk management, reporting, programme planning and delivery assurance.
• Support the development of procurement and commercial strategies, helping clients identify the most effective routes to market and delivery approaches.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex client challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across a range of sectors.

Is this role right for you?

Qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Project & Programme Management and Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.
• Skills and experience in:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Project Planning and Coordination
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Research and Report Writing
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Organisation and Time Management
• Technical skills and experience such as:
  • Power BI/ Data Visualisation
  • Microsoft Project
  • Primavera P6
  • Business Case Development
  • Risk Management Tools
  • Commercial and Procurement Awareness

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Start Date:

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

What we offer you

• A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• Profit Share.
• Flexible working approach.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Income protection cover.
• Access to flexible benefits.

Next Steps

Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage.