Assistant Project Manager (Graduate)

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing options

Private healthcare insurance

Season ticket loan

Professional membership subscriptions

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

A leading consultancy in construction is looking for a Graduate Project Manager in Bristol/Cardiff. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build your career through mentorship and structured training within a supportive team. You will contribute to all phases of construction projects, coordinating with a variety of stakeholders. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and diverse employee benefits, including health options and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Built Environment or similar technical discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage time effectively and work proactively to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Support senior Project Managers in delivering successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to all phases of a project from concept to operational phase.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Support procurement processes and coordinate the wider project team.
• Attend site visits and project meetings to monitor progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective time management

Proactive mindset

Client service orientation

Team player

Education

Degree in any Built Environment course or similar technical discipline

Job description

Join to apply for the Assistant Project Manager (Graduate) role at Rider Levett Bucknall RLB

Location: Bristol/Cardiff (With Hybrid Working)

Department: Project Management

Title: Assistant Project Manager (Graduate)

Overview
RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. Our Future Professionals programme cultivates the next generation of industry leaders across two years, with structured training, mentoring from chartered professionals, and opportunities to work on diverse projects. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies support wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Role Overview

This is a great opportunity for an aspiring project manager to develop their career in a supportive, structured environment. As a Graduate Project Manager, you will contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects, gaining experience across different stages of the project lifecycle. You will be supported by experienced professionals, including a dedicated mentor, and provided with guidance to achieve professional accreditation.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will support senior members of the Project Management team in delivering successful outcomes for our clients. Your role will involve contributing to all phases of a project—from initial concept through design, construction, and into the operational phase. You will coordinate and communicate with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. You will help ensure actions are taken by the right people at the right time to drive projects forward, meet deadlines, and deliver value.

• Regular liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Supporting procurement processes
• Assisting Senior and Associate Project Managers
• Contract administration
• Managing and maintaining project data
• Coordinating the wider project team
• Planning and tracking key tasks and milestones
• Monitoring and reporting on progress and cost
• Attending site visits and project meetings

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in any Built Environment course or similar technical discipline

Behaviours

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, effective time management, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Team player with ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams

Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working – flexible patterns to support work-life balance, with competitive maternity/paternity packages
• Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase additional days
• Health and wellbeing options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes
• Private healthcare insurance and dental/eyecare support
• Continuous learning and development, including APC and in-house mentoring
• Other benefits including season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions
• Exposure to diverse projects across sectors and regions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and reach their full potential. Our talent strategy aims to overcome bias in the construction industry through recruitment, development, and promotion of a diverse workforce. Find out more: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

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