Graduate Construction Project Manager

Avison Young, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate advisory firm in London is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support project delivery and administration. You will collaborate with project teams, manage documentation, and assist in budget preparation. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of project management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead PM in the administration of projects.
• Develop understanding of project management processes.
• Communicate with supply chain and work with cost management team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, IT

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Asana, Jira)

Job description

Our Story

Our small Canadian‑born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like‑minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

Responsibilities

Reporting into a nominated Director from a line management perspective but assigned to work under other senior PM staff for project delivery.

• Assist the lead PM in the administration of one or more projects (arranging and recording meetings, managing documentation, processing invoices, requesting PO's etc.)
• Develop an understanding of project management processes.
• Attendance at project team meetings and other meetings at various locations as required to support each project.
• Prepared to support a number of projects (total number of projects will be dependent on size and complexity).
• Assist the lead PM in the delivery of reports as required for each project.
• Maintain communication with the supply chain as required to support the lead PM.
• Work with cost management team to prepare and monitor project budgets.
• Implement project tools, procedures, standards and templates.
• Travel may be required from time to time to support the lead PM.
• Contribute to Business Development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above preferred) in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of project management software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Asana, Jira) desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while demonstrating initiative and ownership.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in the project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery.
• Willingness to work towards professional project management qualifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrated interest in project management through academic studies, internships, or extracurricular activities.

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.

• Empowers all our employees to thrive.
• Reflects all backgrounds and talents.
• Allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging.
• Fosters a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance under‑represented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, please contact us at [e-mail].

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position.

Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.