2025 UK Graduate Project Manager: Energy - Transmission and Distribution

Cooper & Hall Limited; Brighton, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy firm is seeking motivated graduates to join their team as Technical Project Managers. This role offers a unique opportunity to support various projects, engage with clients, and contribute to sustainable solutions that address the climate emergency. As a graduate, you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to help you grow professionally. With a focus on social outcomes and adaptability, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to launch your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Biannual salary reviews

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 7%

Adaptable benefits scheme

Access to e-learning courses

Social and charity events

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Qualifications

• Relevant degree obtained no earlier than 2023 in project management or engineering.
• Some relevant experience (excluding placements) is required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with clients and stakeholders while managing project programming.
• Conducting feasibility studies and financial planning.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

To support our ongoing growth, we are looking to recruit Graduate Technical Project Managers to work in technical advisory, design management, and project management. You will be based in our Brighton or Glasgow office.

Our clients include national and local Government departments, developers, investors, and infrastructure operators. As part of our commitment to creating social outcomes, we partner with our key clients to improve the performance of their estates. This includes working with them to modify buildings to minimize energy demand and support net zero carbon operation, in order to address the climate emergency.

This opportunity will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance.

As a graduate in this team, you will support with the following activities:

• Engaging with clients, end users, statutory bodies, and other key stakeholders
• Project programming
• Feasibility Studies
• Financial planning and management
• Contract administration
• Developing client relationships
• Working as part of a team of advisory consultants, and supporting other members of the team

Candidate Specification

We are looking for committed and motivated graduates with a genuine passion and a desire to make a difference in the world. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have some relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2023) in one of the following degree disciplines:

• Construction Project Management
• Engineering Discipline

Please note all of our opportunities require a bachelor’s degree as a minimum; a master's is desirable.

In your application, you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at Mott MacDonald through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules or previous work experience.

We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

As we want the best people for the role, we support adaptable working. Please ask us at the interview stage about any adaptability you may need.

About your development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career.

From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a chartered mentor who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training agreement. We’ll support you on your journey to gaining chartered status with your chosen institution.

What else is involved?

You’ll be enrolled onto Accelerate Your Future, a structured three-year soft-skills development programme which develops the strengths that we know graduates need to be successful at Mott MacDonald. It also gives you the opportunity to network and meet other graduates in your cohort. The programme is a mix of residential events, classroom-based learning, virtual webinars, and sustainability and social impact challenges.

In addition to developing your soft skills, we recognize that each person's career goals vary, so when rolling off the programme, we provide you with the tools and support to develop your ongoing career the way you wish to. Alongside our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in.

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognized. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
• Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.
• An adaptable benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people, and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our adaptable plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer to suit your specific needs.

Our social side

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in.

From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices has a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social, and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a solid culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community.

It's worth noting that sports and social committees tend to vary from office to office, so as well as getting involved in what’s already on offer, don’t be afraid to suggest new events or initiatives that you think could be a great addition. It doesn’t stop there. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We embrace agility, adaptability, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.