Graduate Project Manager

SOCOTEC Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LSTC Group Ltd in London is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our multidisciplinary teams, supporting the delivery of development and design projects from the ground up. You will coordinate project teams, maintain strong client relationships, assist with contracts and variation management, manage invoicing, and engage subcontractors.

Travel within the UK and site visits are part of the role, with emphasis on health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Desirable exposure to OHL, cable or substation design.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with reporting and administration skills.
• Confident, organised and comfortable contributing in meetings.
• A relationship-builder who thrives with colleagues and clients.
• Ideally, a UK driving licence or one acceptable to our insurers.
• Willingness to undertake occasional UK travel and unsocial hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver work on time, on budget and profitably.
• Looking after our clients' needs and helping build outstanding working relationships with both clients and LSTC teams.
• Assisting with contract and variation management, helping minimise risk through sound negotiation.
• Managing the invoicing process and supporting internal business reporting on key project metrics.
• Engaging and managing subcontractors, whether through direct allocation or mini-competitive tender events.
• Helping plan and deliver site visit and survey strategies, and preparing/updating project programmes.
• Supporting new client relationships and project tenders — including tender documents, costs and programmes.
• Ensuring quality, environmental and safety documentation is prepared in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Carrying out risk assessments, safety audits and site-specific checks, always championing LSTC's health & safety culture.
• Occasionally travelling within the UK to meet clients and contractors, and working at other LSTC or client offices as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Client relationship building

Meeting facilitation

UK driving licence

Willingness to travel UK

Contract & variation management

Job description

LSTC Group Ltd is a powerhouse in delivering full turnkey solutions that shape the future of the electricity sector. As part of the SOCOTEC Group, we are a leading infrastructure testing and asset inspection specialist serving the UK's regulated energy sector.

From initial design to inspection of assets, our work makes a real difference to clients and communities, with sustainability at the core of everything we do. With contracts across multiple sectors in the UK's power transmission and distribution infrastructure, we use our expertise to solve diverse engineering challenges, enhancing reliability and efficiency across the network.

Our extensive in-house capabilities eliminate the need for multiple suppliers and simplify processes for our clients. We provide comprehensive services including:

• Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
• Substation Design
• Asset Inspection
• Infrastructure Projects
• Surveying and Earthing Services

We support transmission owners, distribution network operators, independent connection providers, and project developers who collectively invest billions annually in maintaining and expanding the UK's energy infrastructure.

Job Description

Are you a recent engineering graduate ready to turn your degree into real-world delivery experience? LSTC Group Ltd is looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join our multidisciplinary teams in London, supporting the delivery of development and design projects from the ground up.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver work on time, on budget and profitably.
• Looking after our clients' needs and helping build outstanding working relationships with both clients and LSTC teams.
• Assisting with contract and variation management, helping minimise risk through sound negotiation.
• Managing the invoicing process and supporting internal business reporting on key project metrics.
• Engaging and managing subcontractors, whether through direct allocation or mini-competitive tender events.
• Helping plan and deliver site visit and survey strategies, and preparing/updating project programmes.
• Supporting new client relationships and project tenders — including tender documents, costs and programmes.
• Ensuring quality, environmental and safety documentation is prepared in line with company procedures and legislation.
• Carrying out risk assessments, safety audits and site-specific checks, always championing LSTC's health & safety culture.
• Occasionally travelling within the UK to meet clients and contractors, and working at other LSTC or client offices as needed.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Desirable: exposure to OHL, cable or substation design, and/or knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with excellent reporting and administration skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Confident, organised and comfortable contributing in meetings.
• A relationship-builder who thrives working with both colleagues and clients.
• Ideally, a valid UK driving licence (or one acceptable to our insurers).
• Willingness to undertake occasional UK travel and unsocial hours when required.

Additional Information

This graduate role puts you at the heart of multidisciplinary project delivery from day one — working alongside experienced professionals, gaining exposure to tendering, client management, contracts and site strategy, all in a supportive office-based environment in London. It's a genuine launchpad for a long-term career in project management, backed by a company that values safety, quality and strong client relationships.

LSTC Group Ltd offers a people-first culture built on trust, integrity, and collaboration, where inclusivity and sustainability are at the heart of everything they do. The company values its diverse workforce and empowers employees with the resources, respect, and recognition needed to thrive. LSTC is committed to employee wellbeing year-round, providing comprehensive health support through an Employee Assistance Programme, GP24 access, and a Private Health plan. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, meaningful work that makes a real difference to communities, and opportunities to collaborate across multiple disciplines within extensive in-house capabilities. With technical excellence as a driving force and a culture that fosters innovation and professional growth, LSTC Group creates an environment where every individual can flourish and contribute to shaping the future of the UK's electricity sector.