Graduate Project Manager - London_2026

ALSTOM Gruppe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in London. This role involves completing a two-year development program, focusing on operational management and contributing to innovative projects. Candidates should hold a 2:1 BSc (Hons) in Business/Management and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role offers stability, challenges, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in development

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• You must have a business or management-related degree.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are essential.
• A passion for making things happen is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a two-year accredited development program.
• Undertake rotations to understand the business lifecycle.
• Support solutions for customer requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Can-do attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 BSc (Hons) in Business/Management

Job description

Graduate Project Manager - London_2026

Location: London, GB

Company: Alstom

Location: The location will be across our London Aventra sites

Appointment Basis: Graduate

Apply by: 30th January 2026

Salary + Benefits: £37,720

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

You will complete a two-year accredited development programme whilst providing a tangible contribution to the success of the team. During the programme, you will undertake a series of rotations around the function gaining an understanding of the business and the service operation lifecycle. Developing your knowledge during your time at Alstom is key, along with developing your skills, experience and leadership mindset. Within a climate of innovation, you will also support solutions to meet the customer requirements as part of the safety case and train presentation, support the identification and delivery of continuous improvement.

This project management programme will develop the next generation of Operational leaders in Alstom, who will manage our operational fleets to deliver passenger services to our customers, and play an important role in moving people around the UK on time and safely.

You will have the opportunity to complete on the job learning, which is complemented by a modular personal development programme. Supported by a mentor, you will be able to work towards gaining a relevant professional qualification.

All about you

• You will need a minimum 2:1 BSc (Hons) in a Business/Management related degree.
• Candidates must have excellent problem-solving skills, a can-do attitude and a passion for making things happen.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of the application process, you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate a few minutes in going through them and answering, as they are the first sift process. The recruitment process includes online tests, assessment centre, competency interview. You will be contacted via email if you are successful at each stage.

We wish you the best of luck for all the steps and look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.