Graduate Construction Project Manager

Avison Young; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commercial real-estate advisory firm based in Greater London is seeking a Project Management Assistant to support lead project managers in administering various projects. Key responsibilities include managing documentation, facilitating project meetings, and contributing to business development activities. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and demonstrate a collaborative spirit. This firm values diversity and offers a dynamic environment where team members can thrive.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive company culture

Employee resource groups for diversity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in relevant discipline; 21 or above.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; project-management software knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate ownership.
• Commercial awareness and interest in project lifecycle.
• Willingness to pursue professional project-management qualifications.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in project management life.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead PM in administering projects and managing documentation.
• Develop understanding of project-management processes.
• Attend project-team meetings at various locations when required.
• Prepare support for a number of projects based on size and complexity.
• Assist lead PM in delivering required reports for projects.
• Maintain communication with supply chain to support lead PM.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets with the cost-management team.
• Implement project tools, procedures, standards, and templates.
• Travel occasionally as required to support lead PM.
• Contribute to business-development activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, IT or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Primavera

Asana

Jira

Job description

Our Story

Our small Canadian‑born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization spanning 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: to use real‑estate as a vehicle for creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long‑lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us

We believe 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 respected, but we value the ability to step up and change the game. The way we work is collaborative; 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 ultimately drive growth. Our distinctive Principal‑led, privately‑owned model lets every employee have a chance to own a share of our business, giving real voting rights and a say in the company’s future direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead PM in administering one or more projects (arranging and recording meetings, managing documentation, processing invoices, requesting purchase orders, etc.).
• Develop an understanding of project‑management processes.
• Attend project‑team meetings and other meetings at various locations as required to support each project.
• Prepare to support a number of projects, with the total number dependent on size and complexity.
• Assist the lead PM in delivering reports as required for each project.
• Maintain communication with the supply chain to support the lead PM.
• Work with the cost‑management team to prepare and monitor project budgets.
• Implement project tools, procedures, standards and templates.
• Travel as required from time to time to support the lead PM.
• Contribute to business‑development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (21 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 pursue 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do. We have increased diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels and run a Women’s Network of more than 500 members. Our global DEI steering committee shapes strategy to increase access for under‑represented groups and leads initiatives via employee‑resource groups, including Women’s, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to treating all employees and job applicants equitably. As a Disability Confident Employer we actively remove barriers to inclusion. If you require adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process, please contact us, and we will do everything we can to help.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.