Graduate Construction Project Manager - Southampton or Basingstoke

AECOM; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Comprehensive Early Careers Training Programme

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in Southampton is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their Project Management Team. This role involves assisting in various projects across sectors, ensuring clients achieve the necessary built assets while building relationships with stakeholders.

You will enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits, including a training program focused on career development, wellbeing, and technical skills. Ideal candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in relevant fields is essential.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Ability to work in a team to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management team in driving projects forward.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders regularly.
• Assist Senior/Associate Project Managers in their tasks.

Skills

Effective decision making

Strong verbal and written communication

Proactive approach

Good organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related field

Master’s degree in project management or construction management

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive, tangible impact around the world.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity within our Project Management Team in Southampton. As a Graduate Project Manager at AECOM, you will work on a range of projects across sectors such as education, health care, sports facilities, residential, and transport for both public and private clients. The role involves supporting clients from initial concept through to construction and operation of buildings, acting as a key interface between the client, design team, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Graduate Project Manager assists other members of the Project Management team to drive projects forward and ensure clients achieve the built assets that their business function requires. The role is dynamic and requires strong communication, relationship building, planning and time management skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

• Regular liaison with all relevant parties
• Procurement
• Assisting Senior/Associate Project Managers
• Contact administration
• Data management
• Coordinating the project team
• Planning key tasks
• Reporting on progress and cost
• Site visits and meetings

Benefits and Perks

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including a flexible hybrid working model that supports work‑life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

We offer a comprehensive Early Careers Training Programme (ADVANCE) with 30+ hours of self‑directed learning, live and interactive content, CPD programme, and access to senior leaders. The program focuses on EDI, social value, wellbeing, career development, professional skills, and brand awareness. A dedicated chartership support network and technical training residency are also part of the support package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering is essential.
• Master’s degree in project management or construction management & relevant work experience is an advantage.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Effective decision making and strong verbal and written communication.
• Proactive and driven approach to work and creating success.
• Ability to work in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives.
• Buy‑in to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers.
• Good organisational skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed.

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, provided they meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Location: Southampton (Hybrid). Work Location Model: Hybrid.