Assistant Project Manager (Graduate)

RLB International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Private healthcare

APC mentoring

Season ticket loan

Gym membership

Personal development

Job summary

RLB invites applications for a Graduate Project Manager based in London with hybrid working. This two-year Future Professionals programme provides structured training, mentoring from chartered professionals and opportunities to work across diverse construction projects.

You will support senior project managers across all phases of the project lifecycle, gain experience, and progress toward professional accreditation while delivering real value to clients in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Built Environment or related discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior members of the Project Management team to deliver client outcomes.
• Contribute to all project phases from concept through design and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist with contract administration and project data management.
• Attend site visits and project meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Built Environment or related

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Graduate)

• Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
• Department: Project Management
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Location: London

Description

Title: Assistant Project Manager (Graduate)

Discipline: Project Management

Location: London (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We’re proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success.

RLB’s Future Professionals programme, our development scheme for graduates, is designed to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. This comprehensive scheme spans two years for graduates, providing structured training support every step of the way, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects.

Participants receive mentoring from chartered professionals and additional training focused on both soft and technical skills, ensuring they are well‑equipped to achieve their career and chartership goals.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee‑owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects, gaining valuable experience across different stages of the project lifecycle. You will be supported by experienced professionals, including a dedicated mentor, and provided with the guidance and opportunities needed to achieve professional accreditation. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a strong foundation in construction project management and progress within the profession.

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 the initial concept through design, construction, and into the operational phase of the built asset. You will play a key part in coordinating and communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

Graduate Project Managers help ensure that the right actions are taken by the right people at the right time, driving projects forward, meeting deadlines, and delivering real value to our clients.

Day-to-day duties may include:

• 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

• You will need to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage your time effectively, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• You will also need to be a team player, comfortable building relationships across multidisciplinary teams

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]