Graduate Project Manager - Building & Estates

Amey; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their team in Sheffield or Manchester. The role involves assisting in project management tasks while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. This position offers a starting salary of £30,000, flexibility in work arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Customizable benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Community Involvement Days

Membership of Affinity Networks

Qualifications

• Clear communication and strong teamwork skills.
• Genuine eagerness to learn.
• Professionalism and integrity in approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tendering.
• Plan, deliver and monitor projects to budget, scope and program.
• Support Senior Project Manager in managing client expectations.
• Maintain project controls such as risk registers and change logs.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Proactivity

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management or a related subject

Job description

Overview

Title: Graduate Project Manager - Building & Estates

Requisition ID: 8431

Graduate Project Manager

Starting Salary: £30,000

Location: Manchester or Sheffield

Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday

Start date: September 2026

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey Amey Consulting operate in the engineering consultancy sector working primarily on providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. Long relationships with clients such as National Highways and Network Rail are a testament to the fact, we’re not just consultants but partners in your journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Project Manager you will work alongside the team to:

• Assist in tendering
• Plan, deliver and monitor projects to the required budget, scope and programme
• Support the Senior Project Manager in translating client requirements into deliverables, managing expectations and ensuring satisfaction through the project lifecycle
• Maintain project controls such as risk registers, change logs and communications plans
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental policies and standards, including CDM regulations where appropriate

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

• Career Growth: Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training for both personal and professional development
• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
• Flexible working: Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

We want to hear from you if you have

Amey Consulting are looking for individuals who demonstrate clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, and proactive in their approach, showing professionalism and integrity in everything, they do. To be considered for the programme we require the following.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management or a related subject
• A Full UK driving License (preferred)

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible

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