Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in Cardiff seeks a Graduate Project Manager. In this role, you will manage high-profile projects across various sectors, ensuring successful project delivery from start to finish. Applicants should hold a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft applications. Flexibility for travel and Welsh language skills are preferred. The application deadline is 31 October 2025.

Benefits

Mentoring

Chartership support

Bonuses

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (required).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects valued between £1m and £500m.
• Preparing tender and contract documents.
• Facilitating project progress meetings.

Skills

Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated

Professional and ethical business approach

Team player

Flexibility to travel

Welsh Speaker

Education

2:1 degree in Project Management or construction-related degree

Job description

Overview

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to support individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline and training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme offers mentoring, Chartership support, bonuses, and more.

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Cardiff

Job Description

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager to join our expanding Project Management Team. You will work with high-performing teams who solve complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development.

You will be involved in managing projects, working closely with high profile clients, stakeholders, and all UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will deliver high quality services and support the delivery of multiple projects for our high-profile clients, managing the delivery through the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects valued between £1m and £500m across Public and Private sectors
• Preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Assisting in the development of works and resource management
• Controlling project costs
• Managing project risk
• Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team
• Implementing change control management
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Eligibility for Government Security Clearance
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives

Qualifications/Skills

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or a construction-related degree
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (required) – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (preferred) – Teams, Project
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical business approach
• Team player, able to deliver multiple projects to deadlines while forming effective relationships
• Suitability for Security clearance
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required
• Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
• Welsh Speaker preferred

Application Details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Assessment Centre: Early February 2026

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. When possible, we advocate flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; teams manage their own way of working and focus on outputs.

We value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Find out more: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/

Organization: 784 TCE