Graduate Project Manager

Thorn Baker Construction; Ampney Crucis; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction in Gloucestershire is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their specialist team working on high-end residential projects.

You will support delivery from planning to completion, coordinating with site teams, designers and clients, and helping develop programmes, procurement and budgets for bespoke builds and restorations. This role offers hands-on experience and real progression in a respected contractor with a craft-led approach.

Qualifications

• A degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying or related discipline.
• Interest in high-end residential construction, refurbishment or bespoke building.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with different teams and stakeholders.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ambition to take on increasing responsibility as experience develops.
• Previous construction experience or placement year would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of construction projects.
• Assist with project programmes, schedules and progress tracking.
• Work closely with site, design and joinery teams.
• Support communication with clients, architects and designers.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor coordination.
• Monitor project progress, quality and deadlines.
• Attend site meetings and help resolve day-to-day project issues.
• Support health, safety and quality requirements.
• Develop understanding of budgets, costs and commercial project management.
• Gain exposure to projects from concept through to completion.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Gloucestershire
Sector: High-End Residential Construction / Bespoke Building

About the Role

A highly regarded specialist construction company is looking for an ambitious and driven Graduate Project Manager to join their team.

Working across some of the Cotswolds' most prestigious residential projects, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of high-quality new builds, refurbishments, restorations, listed buildings and bespoke construction projects.

The company has an established reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with modern construction techniques, alongside an in‑house joinery workshop delivering bespoke kitchens, cabinetry, doors, windows, panelling and staircases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop a long‑term career in project management within the high‑end construction sector.

The Role

Working closely with experienced Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, designers and clients, you will support the successful delivery of projects from initial planning through to completion.

• Support the planning and coordination of construction projects
• Assist with project programmes, schedules and progress tracking
• Work closely with site, design and joinery teams
• Support communication with clients, architects and designers
• Maintain project documentation and records
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor coordination
• Monitor project progress, quality and deadlines
• Attend site meetings and help resolve day‑to‑day project issues
• Support health, safety and quality requirements
• Develop your understanding of budgets, costs and commercial project management
• Gain exposure to projects from concept through to completion

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and eager to build a career in construction project management.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• An interest in high-end residential construction, refurbishment or bespoke building
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with different teams and stakeholders
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops

Previous construction experience or a placement year would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to build your career with a specialist contractor delivering unique, high-quality projects.

You'll gain exposure to a wide range of construction disciplines, from new builds and major refurbishments to listed-building restoration and bespoke joinery.

The company offers:

• Hands‑on experience across prestigious residential projects
• Mentoring and support from experienced construction professionals
• Exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle
• The opportunity to work alongside skillful trades and joinery specialists
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A varied and challenging role within an established construction business

If you're a recent construction graduate looking to develop into a Project Manager and want to work on exceptional, bespoke projects where quality and craftsmanship genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.