Graduate Project Development Manager 2025

Galliford Try; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate graduates for their Graduate Project Development Manager role. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management while contributing to meaningful community infrastructure projects. You'll develop your technical skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and have the chance to pursue professional qualifications. With a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in the construction sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Two paid volunteering days

Agile working programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Graduates with a degree in Construction Management or similar are encouraged to apply.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing projects and ensuring compliance with business processes.
• Work with project teams to deliver quality services and products.

Skills

Collaboration Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Location: Aberdeen

Join our award-winning Graduate Programme, recognised in the top two for the construction sector by TheJobCrowd.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Job Description

Graduate Project Development Manager 2025

Location: Aberdeen

Join our award-winning Graduate Programme, recognised in the top two for the construction sector by TheJobCrowd.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands-on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

What will you be doing?

As a Graduate Project Development Manager you will assist with the daily management of projects, focusing on delivering a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals. You will:

• Work with project teams to understand and scope the required outcomes of identified and future hub North Scotland (hNSL) projects.
• Assist in the development of feasibility studies.
• Work within project teams to ensure successful delivery over a full range of projects and programmes from initial inception through to on-site delivery and completion.
• Assist in the development of projects which satisfy all the requirements of the Clients and hNSL business processes across the following:
• Assist in ensuring compliance and continued development of the hNSL business processes including Project Reporting, Health & Safety, Key Performance Indicators, Risk Management and Quality reporting.
• Assist in production of regular reporting on project performance on programme, budget, quality
• Onsite monitoring and reporting on construction progress
  
  

As well as being employed by Galliford Try and getting the benefits of being part of this organisation and its award winning graduate programme, you will join the team to be full-time seconded to hub North Scotland Limited (hNSL) based in our Aberdeen Office.

hNSL is a public-private sector partnership company established to develop, fund and deliver community infrastructure projects such as schools, healthcare facilities and other public buildings. Galliford Try are a key shareholder in the hNSL business.

This role is available for a September 2025 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme, you will be expected to work in and around our UK based offices. As part of the future progression of the role, there will be an increased level of travelling to our offices and locations around the UK.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK's built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasising health, safety and wellbeing through our 'Be Well' program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Driven by our people-orientated values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering seven modules that include our much-enjoyed team building event in the great outdoors, which is designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands-on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

• A starting salary of £29,500
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.
  
  

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Construction Management / Architectural Engineering / Civil Engineer (or similar) prior to September 2025.

You will have strong collaboration skills with the ability to build inclusive, diverse relationships across stakeholders. Abilities in persuasion, influencing, and customer support will be fundamental to the role.

A full UK driving license (or currently learning) and the eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction is essential for this role.

You will be:

• A collaborator: You work and communicate effectively with lots of different people at different levels using a range of methods, providing valuable input into key projects.
• A problem-solver: You look at potential solutions from all angles, bringing ideas and solutions to the table.
• A self-starter: Embrace ownership on your tasks and projects, you’re motivated to improve and develop your own skills.
• An adapter: You have a flexible approach to work, able to adapt to new circumstances or change in plans and you can positively change direction when needed.
• An inquisitor: Being curious comes naturally to you, you ask questions to learn and understand more.
  
  

As part of your application, please provide a cover letter of why you're interested in this role.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

What’s next?

Step 1: Apply for the role you’re interested in – we can’t wait to receive your application!

Step 2:Applicants who pass an initial screening stage will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview where you will be asked questions that allow you to showcase who you are; these will include self-awareness, curiosity and innovation, and your ability to articulate yourself well.

Step 3: The final stage of our interview process is a virtual assessment centre made up of an individual interview, dynamic group tasks and a meet the team session to answer any questions you may have about the role or team you would be joining.

While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities

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