Graduate Project Manager

Cooper & Hall Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company on their Graduate Programme as a Project Manager and contribute to vital infrastructure projects. Over two years, receive tailored training and mentorship while gaining real-world experience in managing critical infrastructure within the Energy division. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development

Discounts for leisure and shopping

Employee Networks

Health Cash Plan

Pension contributions

Reward and Award Schemes

Qualifications

• On track to graduate in Summer 2025 with a minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree.
• Available to start work in September 2025.
• Motivated and dedicated to completing the development program.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Energy division to design, build, and maintain national infrastructure.
• Participate in events to develop business and leadership skills.
• Engage in volunteering and STEM activities.

Skills

Organization

Time Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction project management or related discipline

Job description

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Graduate Programme as the business continues to grow, and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

We are looking for Graduate Project Managers to join our Infrastructure Services business, who deliver critical resilient infrastructure that improves daily life by partnering with our clients to achieve sustainable outcomes for their customers and communities. You will join our Energy division who design, build, and maintain critical national infrastructure on behalf of UK energy transmission and distribution network owners.

Our graduate programme lasts for two years, and you will have a tailored development pathway aligned to your discipline. You will attend virtual and in-person events across the two years to enable you to develop and hone your business and leadership skills, in addition to your technical skills through working towards professional accreditation.

You will also join our wider population on activities such as our annual innovation challenge and volunteering and STEM engagement activities and have access to a professional mentor to aid your technical development and a buddy who can help with any questions you have when you are settling into your role.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have:

• Achieved, or on track to graduate in Summer 2025 with, a minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree in a construction project management or construction-related discipline
• Available to start work in September 2025
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your development programme

Additional Information

We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself, and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living is on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

• Career Development – from the moment you join, you'll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation-wide employee networks such as our Veteran's Network, Women's Network, and Young People's Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value, and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holidays
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

How To Apply

If you're looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? Then you've come to the right place.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact us to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I'm interested button and submit an application.