Graduate Project Manager

DGP Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DGP Plc is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our project management team across the UK. You will work with senior PMs to deliver major projects from concept to completion, supporting client accounts and onboarding.

Successful candidates will gain direct mentorship and phased transition through onboarding, preparing you for independent ownership of client accounts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or on track to graduate next summer with a relevant university degree.
• Strong digital literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Excel skills (data sorting, formulas, VLOOKUPs).
• Good communication skills to interact with clients and senior management.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project deliveries: Schedule, track, and ensure completion according to client requirements.
• Attend client meetings and participate in briefings and alignment meetings.
• Deliver status reporting to keep clients informed of milestones and metrics.
• Track project timelines and ensure client expectations are met.
• Maintain documentation, risk registers, and action items.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

DGP PLC are a family-owned and operated business, founded over 35 years ago and built on family values. Today, DGP is a leading construction logistics, security and support service company, supporting clients who share our values, to deliver complex and highly regulated major projects across the UK

Main Purpose of the job as a Graduate Project Manager:

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in the development and growth of DGP. You will be working closely with other members of the Project Management team to deliver major projects for our key clients across the UK from initial concept right through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Project deliveries: Schedule, track, and ensure the successful completion of deliveries according to client requirements.
• Attend client meetings: Participate actively in project briefings, status reviews, and alignment meetings alongside senior team members.
• Deliver status reporting: Prepare and distribute clear operational reports to keep clients informed of delivery metrics and project milestones.
• Track project timelines: Monitor internal schedules, updates, and deliverables to ensure client expectations are consistently met.
• Maintain documentation: Keep critical project logs, risk registers, and action items accurate and up to date

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Recently graduated or on track to graduate next summer with a relevant university degree.
• IT Skills: Strong digital literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Excel skills in particular (e.g., data sorting, formulas, VLOOKUPs).
• Communication: Good communication skills to professionally interact with clients and senior management
• Adaptability: A flexible mindset with the ability to remain calm and adaptable in a reactive, fast-paced environment.

Project Support & Structured Onboarding

• Direct mentorship: Regular 1-on-1 guidance from our experienced Senior PMs.
• Phased transition: A supportive onboarding environment designed to build your confidence before you take full independent ownership of client accounts.