Graduate Assistant Project Manager

Abb Holdings Inc; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation and energy leader is seeking a Graduate Assistant Project Manager to join its UK team. This role involves supporting project managers in various project phases while providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days leave, and a contributory pension scheme. This two-year graduate programme supports professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• High level of self‑motivation and curiosity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Full UK Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of customer projects.
• Assist with project planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare project documentation and reports.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to :

Head of Project Management Office

Join ABB as a Graduate Assistant Project Manager in our Automation, Energy Industries division in the UK. This hands‑on role is perfect for recent graduates eager to develop project management skills while working with cutting‑edge automation technologies. You'll support experienced project managers and specialist engineers to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget, gaining practical experience and contributing to innovative solutions across the energy sector.

The two‑year ABB UK Graduate Programme offers a structured start to your career, combining hands‑on experience with formal learning and mentoring. You will work on real customer projects alongside experienced colleagues, developing practical skills and confidence in a professional environment. The programme is designed to support long‑term development within ABB's UK and global teams.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model : onsite from our St Neots location {#LI-onsite}
• Support all phases of customer projects, helping ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination, including site visits and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers, and clients to maintain clear communication and resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications for the Role

• A high level of self‑motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related STEM discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to participate and embrace in all aspects of the ABB UK Graduate development program.
• Full UK Driver's License

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy / sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Private medical cover
• Generous bonus scheme

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalise and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonise. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence(AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start‑up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.

Run What Runs the World.