Graduate Project Manager

Hollis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate consultancy based in London is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to assist with project management and support teams on various projects. Candidates should have a Degree or MSc in Construction Project Management. The role offers exciting development opportunities, including enrollment in an APC programme, and is perfect for self-motivated individuals passionate about the built environment.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Lively social calendar

Supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• Professional, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
• Flexible and can adapt to shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support project work and manage information exchange.
• Assist with projects of all sizes and ownership of smaller projects.
• Maintain awareness of issues in the sector.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Degree or MSc in Construction Project Management

RICS or CIOB accredited degrees

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

After reading about the role, please ensure to read application instructions at the bottom of the page.

PLEASE NOTE: You must follow the application instructions correctly. Failure to do so may mean that your application is not considered.

Looking to get your foot in the door in the world of real estate? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

All About The Role

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate, who’s recently completed or is studying towards either a BSc or MSc in Construction Project Management to join Hollis. The successful candidate will start with Hollis in summer 2026.

Introducing an amazing opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager. Join our well-established, expert teams and assist them in all aspects of project management. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis.

We’ll also enrol you onto our APC programme from the jump and start working towards chartership.

Your Day To Day

• Support project work (typically ranging from £50k to over £7million) where the firm performs the role of designer, contract administrator, project manager or an employer’s agent.
• Manage the information exchange between project team members effectively
• Assist with the delivery of projects of all sizes, with a view to taking ownership of smaller projects within 12 months.
• Attend site visits and meetings.
• Assist with the drafting of key project documents.
• Act autonomously within given constraints and seek approval from experienced staff when needed.
• Assist in presenting the projects status
• Maintain awareness of current and evolving issues in the sector
• Provide concise and accurate reports, covering technical aspects of project delivery
• Assist in the bid process
• Meet target KPIs on work in progress management including hours into work in progress.
• Business Development and client care awareness.
• Adherence to Health & Safety procedures
• Independence around your own continuous professional learning
• Respect company values and culture.

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree or MSc in Construction Project Management.
• RICS or CIOB accredited degrees are preferable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to learn from others and actively seek advice.
• Clean driving license (desired but not essential).
• Able to work within a team and independently.
• Strong verbal, written and numerical skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

All About You

• You’re professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi-task with a can-do attitude.
• You’re highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
• You’re flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• You have a passion for the built environment.

We welcome applicants with language skills and encourage employees to work abroad in our offices across Europe. At the same time, we recruit nationals from Europe to participate in UK training before relocating.

All About Hollis

We’re incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 72 of our current employees started with us on our emerging talent programmes (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 26 years! We currently have 70 graduates, 18 apprentices and 8 placements across our different programmes, so you’ll be in the best hands to learn and evolve. We’re also humbled by our 88% pass rate over the last 12 months, so you’ll be in the best hands to succeed.

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. Our project management service collaborates closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis ‘One Team’ approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. With a diverse range of projects across all stages of the property lifecycle, this role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.

How will you play your part in the future of real estate? What kind of difference do you want to make? Your ambitions inspire us, and we’re ready to explore the possibilities with you.

Application Instructions

You Will Be Asked To Answer Three Questions

• Two role specific questions
• One Hollis-related question

For each question, you may choose to respond with either a written answer or a video.

Each candidate must submit at least one video response, but you can choose which question to answer by video.

Make sure all three questions are answered before submitting your application.

Written responses should be no more than 250 words each.

Video responses should be no longer than 1 minute each.

Good luck!

Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.

We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Being friendly and down-to-earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee-owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.

Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.