Graduate Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading environmental and engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their team in Leeds. This role involves supporting the delivery of projects across various disciplines while working closely with clients and stakeholders. Applicants should have a minimum 2:1 degree and strong communication skills, as well as experience with Microsoft applications. The role offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to form effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Suitability for security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in monitoring various projects.
• Prepare bids and proposals for projects.
• Control project costs and manage risks.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Team player

Experience in using Microsoft applications

Education

A minimum 2:1 degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions in water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development across the UK and Europe. We work locally with global backing to provide nimble, high-impact services supported by international resources. Our people are at the heart of what we do, enabling client success, business growth and thriving communities.

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 professional skills needed to succeed. Our early careers programme connects you with others starting their careers, offering mentoring, Chartership support, and other benefits.

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Leeds, Manchester & Bristol

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager to join our expanding internal Project Management Team. You will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to solve complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development. You will join the Asset Management team and be involved in managing projects across multiple disciplines, working closely with high-profile clients, stakeholders, and other UK Tetra Tech disciplines to deliver successful projects.

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers in monitoring projects across Fire Safety, Asbestos, Building Surveying, Geospatial, Mechanical & Electrical Asset Management and Safety Management teams.
• Preparing bids and proposals
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the development of programmes
• Supporting with resource management
• Controlling project costs
• Managing project risk
• Implementing change control management
• Undertaking project reviews
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives

Qualifications / Skills Required

• A minimum 2:1 degree
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (required) – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (preferred) – Teams, Project
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical business approach
• Team player, able to juggle multiple priorities whilst forming effective relationships
• Suitability for security clearance
• A passion to pursue a career in Project Management

Application Details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

We support flexible working where possible and believe in an approach focused on outputs rather than fixed inputs. Meeting colleagues and clients in office environments or on site is important for collaboration and development.

We are committed to making sure everyone feels welcome at Tetra Tech. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition or any other need, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process to enable you to perform at your best.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages 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 at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/