Integrated Programme Controls Graduate - Birmingham, Glasgow, London or Manchester

AECOM is seeking STEM graduates to join their Buildings and Places team, focusing on developing innovative project controls solutions. This role will improve investment decision-making for clients.

What You'll Do

You will support the application of robust controls across projects, challenging performance and implementing corrective actions. Specific responsibilities include:

Project Controls

• Assist in preparing, updating, and monitoring schedules, status reports, and staffing curves.
• Monitor and report on project planned spend, actual spend, and estimate to complete.
• Develop knowledge and support coordination of performance measurement and earned value plans.
• Support the change control management process and gain insight into change events.
• Maintain governance across the Control account.

Data Analytics

• Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to support strategic business decisions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Support data quality initiatives by identifying and resolving inconsistencies.
• Contribute to the automation of data processes.
• Support the implementation of data management best practices.

Risk Management

• Propose and develop suitable risk control frameworks and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of risk control monitoring.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative risk analysis and control solutions.
• Support and develop risk systems and infrastructure.
• Participate in the enhancement and automation of risk processes and reporting.
• Manage complex projects requiring coordination with other departments.
• Adhere to challenging reporting timelines.

Planning and Scheduling

• Assist collaboratively in developing, maintaining, and progressing quality project plans/schedules.
• Assemble project plans, ensuring they capture the full project scope and resources.
• Validate plans/schedules for completeness and fitness for purpose.
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks in the plan.
• Monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team of potential changes.

Cost Control

• Provide cost management inputs and support for budget and forecast requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost models for accurate reporting, benchmarking, and analysis.
• Work closely with the scheduling team to ensure integration of cost models and schedules.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost-reduction measures.
• Develop key cost management measures, metrics, and cost drivers.
• Aid in the development of benchmarking databases and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (min 2.1 or equivalent) in a STEM discipline.
• Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proficient IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• High aptitude for learning new systems/technology.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Location

Birmingham, Glasgow, London, or Manchester.

Application Information

• Applications are reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Apply as early as possible.
• Include a covering letter with your application.
• Provide 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.
• All new employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options available.
• Access to industry-leading technology and thinking.
• Flexibility and opportunity for growth.