Actemium Automation Peterborough - Graduate Project Manager

Actemium UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Peterborough is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to support project planning and delivery. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship in a fast-paced environment. We welcome enthusiastic graduates with strong communication skills and a desire to learn. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Training and mentorship from experienced Project Managers

Clear career progression pathway

Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Competitive salary and employee benefits

Qualifications

• A strong willingness to learn and adapt.
• Interest in project management and continuous personal development.
• Exposure to project environments through internships or coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and documentation.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Help manage project risks, issues, and change requests.
• Contribute to project meetings and prepare reports or presentations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication (written and verbal)

Problem-solving

Proactiveness

Education

Recent degree (2:1 or above) in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management

Job description

🚀 Kick-start Your Career in Project Management!

Are you an ambitious and organised graduate looking to launch your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We’re on the lookout for a Graduate Project Manager to join our growing team at Actemium Automation.

This is an exciting opportunity to learn the ropes of project management, contribute to real-world projects, and develop the skills needed to become a confident and capable project leader.

About the Role

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from inception to completion. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in project planning, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and documentation
• Monitor project progress and help ensure deadlines and budgets are met
• Communicate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Help manage project risks, issues, and change requests
• Contribute to project meetings and prepare reports or presentations

About You

We’re looking for enthusiastic graduates who are ready to make an impact. You don’t need to have project management experience – just a strong willingness to learn, a proactive mindset, and excellent communication skills.

Essential

• A recent degree (2:1 or above) in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management or in a relevant subject field
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear and confident communication, both written and verbal
• A logical, problem‑solving approach
• A keen interest in project management and personal development

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to project environments through work experience, internships, or coursework
• Familiarity with project management tools or methodologies

Hiring in the following locations

Peterborough area

What We Offer

• Training and mentorship from experienced Project Managers
• Clear career progression pathway
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
• Competitive Salary and Employee benefits

Eligibility to Work in the UK

While we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, this role is only available to individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or accept post‑graduate visas at this time.

Start your journey towards a rewarding project management career today. Apply now and be part of something great!