Graduate Project Manager: Accelerate to RICS Chartership

Gardiner and Theobald LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardiner & Theobald LLP in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Assistant Project Manager for an immediate start. You will work within the G&T Accelerate Programme, gaining responsibility, mentoring, and accredited training while pursuing RICS membership.

Two-year or 2.5-year pathways lead toward Chartered status, with exposure to diverse projects and strong client, consultant, and contractor collaboration. Initial focus on project programmes, data, and documentation in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of current IT systems.
• Strong understanding of client care and relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Trustworthy, reliable and professional in approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver to deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proactive, adaptable and flexible when responding to different situations.
• Genuine interest in the construction and property industry.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of project programmes and monitoring key deadlines and milestones.
• Recording minutes and actions from project meetings and supporting the analysis of project data and performance information.
• Providing updates to clients on project progress and maintaining regular communication to understand and respond to client requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation and records.
• Assisting with the preparation and administration of contract documentation.
• Attending project meetings and site visits, including design team meetings and contractor progress meetings, depending on the project stage.
• Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of project objectives and key deliverables.
• Preparing performance reports, ranking reports and regular project progress updates.
• Supporting the collection, development and analysis of project data to inform decision-making and project objectives.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of action plans to support effective management of time, resources and processes.
• Supporting the delivery of project activities and providing assistance to help ensure projects are completed successfully and on schedule.
• Liaising with Project Managers and project leads to help maintain project programmes and overall project effectiveness.
• Monitoring project implementation and gathering information on project progress and performance.
• Coordinating with Project Managers and project teams during project close-out and completion activities.

Skills

IT systems

Client care

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

Professional attitude

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Gardiner & Theobald LLP in Leeds is seeking a Graduate Assistant Project Manager for an immediate start. You will work within the G&T Accelerate Programme, gaining responsibility, mentoring, and accredited training while pursuing RICS membership.

Two-year or 2.5-year pathways lead toward Chartered status, with exposure to diverse projects and strong client, consultant, and contractor collaboration. Initial focus on project programmes, data, and documentation in a supportive team environment.