Graduate Contract Manager

Yunex GmbH; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global intelligent traffic systems company is seeking graduates for its development programme in Poole or Bristol, focusing on safety culture and innovative solutions. Candidates must be on track for a 2:1 degree in a relevant field, showcasing problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. This two-year programme offers mentorship and opportunities for career progression in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive graduate programme

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Mentorship and professional development

Flexible benefits scheme including medical care and gym membership

Qualifications

• Achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree.
• Forward-thinking, inquisitive, and able to think logically.
• Willing to self-learn and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and manage installation and maintenance works.
• Manage costs and ensure timely project completion.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and report on progress.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-learning

Adaptability

Education

2:1 in relevant degree (Electrical/Electronic or Civil Engineering preferred)

Job description

Part of being a #TrafficTransformer graduate at Yunex Traffic means you'll take part in our fantastic graduate development programme, gaining practical experience working on real projects in a leading, global intelligent traffic systems company. You'll bring fresh perspective to what we do, helping us to achieve our goals. We will provide an in‑depth training plan to help you develop the specific skills and knowledge required for your role. By the end of your programme, you will be set up with the best knowledge and hands‑on experience to equip you for your professional career in Yunex Traffic. Here is a taste of what you can expect from this role:

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture driven by positive safety behaviours.
• Plan and manage works (both installation and maintenance) including resource and material allocation.
• Manage costs, utilisation and variations to ensure delivery of revenue and margin targets.
• Ensure works are completed timely and within scope and budget.
• Report on progress and important metrics.
• Manage a positive relationship with customers through regular communication and meetings.
• Ensure all employees and contractors work safely through completion of monthly site audits.
• Analyse and report on financial performance.
• Promote a high performing culture to deliver strategic aim and vision.
• Provide effective team communication through regular engagement.
• Support national and local business improvement projects.
• Develop your leadership and people management skills.

Location: Poole, Dorset or Avonmouth, Bristol (accepting applicants for both locations; successful applicant may be required to work across both depots).

Are you a forward thinking and aspiring undergraduate in your final year of university? Or just graduated and looking for your next move? We are looking for forward‑thinking, inquisitive candidates who demonstrate the following characteristics:

Candidate Profile

• Achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree (with preference given to electrical/electronic or civil engineering), usually in a STEM or Business‑related subject, having a desire to contribute in a challenging and diverse environment.
• You think logically, are willing to self‑learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• You work independently, safely and responsibly; taking ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change.
• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions and are a self‑motivated self‑starter.
• You have the ability to learn and adapt, recognising changing trends and tackle the unexpected with enthusiasm.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in a relevant degree (with preference given to electrical/electronic or civil engineering).

Are you excited to take the next step in your career? Join our graduate programme at Yunex Traffic and see for yourself how this programme could help shape your professional career.

As our cities get bigger and more complex, Yunex Traffic makes mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward‑looking infrastructure and transport solutions. Yunex Traffic designs, markets, manufactures, installs and maintains a wide portfolio of international traffic management products and is the UK market leader in the traffic signal business. This includes intersection and pedestrian traffic controllers, intelligent urban traffic control systems, variable message signs, public transport and car park guidance systems to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in congested urban and inter‑urban areas. This is your chance to learn about how our work impacts everyday life across the world – you could be there at the centre of it, helping us shape the future. Yunex Traffic recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Benefits

• A comprehensive 2‑year graduate programme that allows you to be part of a global leading business in intelligent traffic systems. This will then lead to a permanent role within the business.
• Opportunity to be a delegate of our Green Light Programme – designed to accelerate growth and prepare participants for future leadership and specialist roles.
• Competitive salary, career development and 26 days holiday.
• Join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey.
• Mentorship and support to help you develop professionally.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business, staying at the forefront of innovation and excellence.
• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets, gym membership and so much more!

What else do I need to know? If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it.