Graduate Project Manager (North West)

Amentum; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Warrington is launching a 2026 Graduate Programme for aspiring professionals to kickstart their careers. As a Graduate Project Manager, you will tackle complex challenges and gain extensive training and mentorship. This role is designed for candidates who have recently graduated or will graduate by mid-2026. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are included in this position.

Benefits

Flexible work-style

Free medical cover

Professional development reimbursement

Inclusive work environment

Focus on employee well-being

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed their first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024.
• Minimum of a 2:2 in their first degree.
• Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Graduate Project Manager in September 2026 to help deliver missions.
• Work on key projects in science, security, and sustainability.
• Gain hands-on experience leading real-world projects.

Skills

Flexibility

Strong Communication

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Organisation & Time Management

Initiative & Curiosity

Education

Completed an undergraduate or master's degree in a relevant subject by summer 2026

Job description

Launch Your Career with Our 2026 Graduate Programme!

Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future.

At Amentum, we don't just manage project, we deliver missions that matter. As a Graduate Project Manager, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, helping to solve some of the world's most complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability.

Whether you're managing a digital transformation or supporting a clean energy initiative, your work will have real impact. We'll invest in your development through mentoring, structured training, and exposure to high‑profile projects supporting your journey toward achieving chartership through the Association for Project Management.

This is more than a job, it's a launchpad where you'll gain hands‑on experience leading real‑world projects, supported by a team that values collaboration, courage, and continuous reinvention. Key skills you'll develop include learning how to lead with integrity and purpose, strategic thinking, building trust, influencing outcomes, driving progress and adapting to change.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects : Work with a diverse team of experts from across the UK and beyond to gain insights into our markets and clients.
• Comprehensive Training : Benefit from a structured development programme that covers everything from discipline‑specific skills and professional registration to personal development.
• Mentorship : Receive guidance from seasoned professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.
• Career Progression : When you reach the end of the programme, it's just the beginning! You'll be supported to continue to develop your experience and capabilities to help progress your career and achieve professional registration.
• Supportive Community : Our hub‑based model is focused in key locations, ensuring that you'll be part of a supportive early‑careers community with plenty of networking and experiential learning opportunities.

We are looking for candidates who :

• Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree level qualification in a relevant subject by summer 2026.

And with the following Key Skills & Attributes :

• Flexibility : A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas, work from the office hubs on a regular basis and/or potentially travel to our client sites.
• Strong Communication : Ability to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders clearly and confidently.
• Analytical Thinking : Comfortable working with data, identifying risks, and solving problems creatively.
• Team Collaboration : A natural collaborator who thrives in multidisciplinary environments.
• Organisation & Time Management : Able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and stay focused under pressure.
• Initiative & Curiosity : Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek opportunities to grow.

You must be :

• A flexible self‑starter, who is keen to drive their career forward.
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things.
• Have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Our Graduate Programme assumes that participants are commencing their first professional role post‑graduation. To qualify for our Graduate Programme, you must therefore have :

• Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024.
• Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation.
• Achieved a minimum 2 : 2 in your first degree.

Selection Process :

Step 1 : Apply Online.

Step 2 : Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment.

Step 3 : Those who are selected will be invited to a final face‑to‑face interview with our operations teams.

Step 4 : Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026.

We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications.

What else we provide :

• A flexible work‑style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work / life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks.
• A focus on safety, health, and well‑being, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network.

We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here .

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