Graduate Project Managers (Infrastructure) - Manchester (2027 starts)

As a Graduate Project Manager at AECOM, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across a wide array of sectors, including Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, and Highways, gaining broad exposure in your early career.

This dynamic role involves assisting the Project Management team in successfully managing and delivering capital investment projects. You will gain hands-on experience from day one, providing client-side project management support throughout the project delivery lifecycle. This includes option studies, option development, construction tender support, and NEC contract administration, building strong foundations in end-to-end project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising and assisting Project Managers at all levels.
• Acting as a key point of contact for project-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing administrative support for contract management and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Overseeing data management and administrative functions.
• Supporting the development of comprehensive project plans, including timelines and schedules.
• Preparing and updating project status reports for stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
• Participating in project site visits and meetings.
• Engaging in training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
• Developing expertise in project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Training and Development

AECOM offers a structured training, mentorship, and development program. You will benefit from:

• Exposure to industry-leading projects.
• Clear progression pathways.
• A national chartership support network with dedicated coordinators and supervisors.
• The ADVANCE Early Careers Training Programme, focusing on EDI, social value, wellbeing, career development, professional skills, and AECOM processes.
• Preparation for Chartership assessments with interactive training days.
• Access to AECOM University for self-directed learning.
• A monthly CPD programme delivered by internal and external experts.
• A residential training program to build technical and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Working towards a project management qualification such as APMQ or PRINCE2 would be desirable.
• Ability to undertake and successfully complete security screening checks.
• Effective decision-making and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and driven approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Commitment to achieving deadlines.
• Good organisation skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, and willingness to ask for help.

Application Information

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis.
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
• You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as AECOM is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
• AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.