Graduate Project Controller

Tetra Tech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in London offers a structured Graduate Project Controller programme, designed to develop your career in project controls. You will support projects through the full lifecycle, helping to manage budgets, schedules, risks and reporting, while learning from experienced colleagues.

Based in London with hybrid working, you will build technical and professional skills through hands-on experience, regular training and exposure to client projects across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• A relevant 2:1 degree and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility for Government Security Clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects through full lifecycle, helping to control budgets, schedules, risks and reporting.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and UK discipline teams to ensure governance and delivery.
• Produce performance reporting and support project information management.
• Assist with tender documents, scope management and internal governance.
• Facilitate progress meetings and maintain strong relationships with delivery teams.

Skills

Project controls

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

2:1 degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job title: Graduate Project Controller
Location: London
Start Date: September 2027

Joining Tetra Tech as a graduate is more than starting a new job - you'll become part of our Next Gen Talent development programme, designed to support you as you build your career with us. Alongside hands-on experience and exposure to real projects, you'll benefit from a structured programme of regular learning, training and development opportunities, helping you grow your technical and professional skills as you progress.

You’ll be supported throughout your development by experienced colleagues, giving you the opportunity to learn, build your network and develop the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career with Tetra Tech.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering data-driven solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development. With over 6,000 people and 50+ offices across the UK and Europe, we combine local delivery with global capability. This Graduate Project Controls role sits within our expanding Project Controls Team and wider Project and Cost Management business unit, supporting high-performing teams delivering complex projects across public and private sectors.

Your Impact in this position

You’ll support multiple projects for high-profile clients through the full project lifecycle, helping to control budgets, schedules, risks and reporting. Working closely with clients, stakeholders and colleagues across UK disciplines, you’ll contribute to successful project delivery and strong internal governance.

5 Core Capabilities

• Project Delivery Support – Assist with delivery on projects valued at £5m-£100m across public and private sectors.
• Budget, Cost & Schedule Control – Help manage project budgets, costs and programmes effectively.
• Risk & Change Management – Support project risk management and implement change control processes.
• Reporting & Information Management – Produce performance reporting and support project information management.
• Tender & Governance Support – Assist with tender and contract documents, scope management and internal governance.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Facilitate progress meetings and build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

You’ll need a relevant 2:1 degree, strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and ideally experience with Microsoft Teams and Project. Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, professionalism and a collaborative approach are essential. A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and eligibility for Government Security Clearance are required.

Working Environment

Based in London, with hybrid working supported in line with team and project needs. As a graduate role, there will be an expectation to spend more time in the office initially to support learning, collaboration and development. Some travel may also be required.

Application Closing Date: 31st October 2026
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2027

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role