Graduate Project Manager 2027

Bright Network; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup offers a graduate opportunity in Programme, Project Management and Procurement Advisory across major infrastructure sectors. You’ll plan, govern, and deliver complex programmes, develop business cases, and support procurement strategies with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable outcomes.

To start on 1 September 2027, you will need a relevant degree and up to 12 months’ experience. We welcome graduates seeking growth and impactful careers within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline; graduates with strong planning and delivery mindset.
• Experience with project controls, governance and procurement would be beneficial.
• Proven ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of complex projects and programmes with governance and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to business case development, delivery strategies and project management documentation.
• Assist in development of procurement and commercial strategies for effective market delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Engage in risk management and delivery assurance activities throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Excel

Word

Project planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Research & report writing

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Organisation & time management

Power BI

Data visualisation

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Business case development

Risk management tools

Commercial & procurement awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project & Programme Management or related

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The opportunity

Our Programme, Project Management and Procurement Advisory teams helps clients successfully plan, deliver and manage major infrastructure and capital investment programmes across the transport, energy, water and public sectors. We work with clients throughout the project lifecycle, providing project and programme management, governance, risk management, business case development and delivery assurance services. We also support clients in developing effective procurement and commercial strategies to help secure the right partners and deliver successful project outcomes.

• Support the planning and delivery of complex projects and programmes, helping clients achieve successful outcomes through effective governance, stakeholder coordination and performance monitoring.
• Assist in the development of business cases, delivery strategies and project management documentation to support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to project controls activities, including risk management, reporting, programme planning and delivery assurance.
• Support the development of procurement and commercial strategies, helping clients identify the most effective routes to market and delivery approaches.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex client challenges and deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions across a range of sectors.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Project & Programme Management and Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.
• Skills and experience interested in: Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Project Planning and Coordination; Data Analysis and Interpretation; Stakeholder Management; Research and Report Writing; Presentation Skills; Problem Solving; Organisation and Time Management.

Technical skills and experience such as:

• Power BI / Data Visualisation
• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6
• Business Case Development
• Risk Management Tools
• Commercial and Procurement Awareness

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.