Graduate Project Manager London 2024

As a company, our track record in supporting early careers is exceptional, and our Graduate scheme represents a fantastic opportunity for you to unlock your full potential.

The role

Our comprehensive two-year development program is designed to provide a diverse range of job experiences, on-the-job learning, and a personalised learning journey supported by your mentor, coach, and line manager. Within our business, you'll not only find the chance to advance and expand your career but also to cultivate a professional network with some of the industry's finest individuals. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business through a project in your first six months, participate in volunteering events, and contribute to a social value project.

The scheme encompasses a well-structured array of activities, development modules, work-based projects, and rotational placements across key business areas. These elements are strategically crafted to challenge and inspire participants, propelling them toward realizing their full potential.

Working on exciting projects, you will develop wide-ranging skills, knowledge and real-world experience. This will build your confidence, expertise and strategic acumen in leadership and project management.

Purpose of the role

To become a competent Chartered Engineer or Project Manager who can be a future senior leader within our organisation. Work across different departments in our Engineering division to get a clear understanding of the business which includes;

• Estimating
• Operations
• Commercial Management

On successful completion of the graduate scheme, you will be responsible for effective project engineering, ensuring that projects or activities within the area of control, are engineered to specification and delivered safely, profitably and to customer satisfaction.

Key deliverables

• Demonstrate appropriate Health and Safety leadership to ensure that the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities relating to the project on which you are working.
• Work with your project team to ensure we are meeting the client’s requirements and identify potential risks, solutions and opportunities.
• Participate and contribute to pre-commencement activities in conjunction with the Pre-construction Manager, to maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability in the delivery phase of the project.
• Participate and contribute to pre-commencement activities in conjunction with the Pre-construction Manager, to maximise opportunities, efficiency and profitability in the delivery phase of the project.
• Continuously review the project scope of works, including installation methods, to ensure the precise provision of the customer’s requirements.
• Provide accurate information for progress reports and meetings.
• Build positive relationships with the client and main contractor.
• Establish the financial and commercial objectives within your area of control and ensure that engineering solutions are procured and delivered to achieve these objectives.
• Manage the appointed specialist sub-contractors within your area of control and ensure the work is being carried out safely to specification and programme.
• Lead project team members within your area of control to the safe and successful completion within agreed timescales, to meet specification and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Degree 2.1 above in Construction Management, Commercial, Operations Management or equivalent
• GCSE English & Maths Grade 4 or equivalent/above

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer and all applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.

What happens next?

If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a numerical and verbal reasoning test.

If we want to progress your application you will be invited to attend a telephone interview after which we will shortlist for final assessment centre.

Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. early application is therefore recommended.