Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our Project Management team in Manchester. The role will involve assisting the senior project managers in the team deliver a broad range of construction projects across the northwest. Projects we currently are working on include new-build industrial units, residential façade remediation projects, landlord office refurbishments and new-build life science buildings to name but a few.
Responsibilities
- Support project managers in the delivery of projects ranging from £30k to £30m+
- Manage effectively the information exchange between project team members
- Assist with the delivery of projects of all sizes, with a view to taking ownership of smaller projects within 12 months.
- Attend site visits and meetings
- Assists with the drafting of key project documents
- Able to act autonomously within given constraints and seek approval from experienced staff when needed.
- Assist in presenting the projects status
- Maintains awareness of current and evolving issues in the sector
- Provide concise and accurate reports, covering technical aspects of project delivery
- Assist in the bid process
- Meet target KPIs on work in progress (WIP) management including hours into work in progress (HIW).
- Business Development and Client Care awareness.
- Adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
- Responsibility for own continuous professional learning.
- Respect Company Values.
Requirements
- Degree or MSc in Project Management, ideally related to the built environment or some work experience in a contractor or consultancy. RICS or CIOB accredited degrees preferable.
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Willingness to learn from others and seek advice where required
- Clean driving license
- Required to have the ability to work within a team and using own initiative
- Must be enthusiastic proactive and self-motivated
- Must have strong verbal and numerical skills and good written skills
- Requires excellent time management and general organisation skills
- Is required to be flexible and have the ability to work under pressure
- Have a can-do attitude
- Is passionate about going the extra mile to exceed client expectations