Graduate Project Manager - @One Alliance

Rsk Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join the @one Alliance in the East of England. This role offers a rotational placement across Project Delivery, Commercial, Engineering, Solutions and Site/Commissioning to build a 360-degree understanding of how large infrastructure projects are delivered.

You will develop project management skills, contribute ideas, lead small projects, and learn to manage time, cost, quality and safety while collaborating with multiple

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Studies or Project Management.
• Personable and able to quickly build relationships with stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn with a proactive attitude.
• Innovative mindset with willingness to explore new ideas.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong IT capabilities and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Experience in project management or continuous improvement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of project management within the Alliance.
• Contribute ideas to project management.
• Develop joined-up approach to cross-team project management.
• Take opportunities to lead projects across teams.
• Intervene and implement mitigation to keep projects on track.
• Manage competing priorities with time, cost, quality and H&S requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Facilitate collaboration between teams across the Alliance.
• Identify current challenges across teams.
• Use data, evidence, innovation to suggest new ways of working.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

IT capabilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Business Studies or Project Management degree

Job description

Location: East of England
Business: Binnies, part of the RSK Group
Alliance: @one Alliance
Reporting to: Lead IPL

About the Role

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in Project Management and gain broad experience across the water and infrastructure industry?

We’re looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join our team at Binnies, working as part of the @one Alliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a 360-degree understanding of the @one Alliance through rotational placements across Project Delivery, Commercial, Engineering, Solutions and Site/Commissioning.

You’ll be involved in a variety of projects and continuous improvement initiatives, working alongside different teams and gaining valuable experience while contributing to collaboration, innovation and improved project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your understanding of project management techniques within the Alliance.
• Contribute your own ideas and approaches to project management.
• Develop a joined-up approach to project management across teams to improve efficiency.
• Take opportunities to lead projects across different teams, delivering tangible outcomes while learning and developing along the way.
• Develop an understanding of how and when to intervene and implement mitigation to keep projects on track.
• Learn to manage competing priorities while working towards time, cost, quality and Health & Safety requirements.
• Build strong stakeholder engagement approaches and techniques.
• Work as a facilitator between teams across the Alliance, helping promote common goals.
• Identify current challenges and obstacles across teams.
• Use data, evidence, innovation and investigative techniques to suggest new ways of working and approaching challenges.

Your Development

This role is designed to give you a broad foundation in project management and help you discover where your strengths and interests lie.

Through your rotational placements, you’ll gain exposure to different areas of the Alliance while developing both your technical and professional skills.

You’ll be encouraged to:

• Step outside your comfort zone and stretch your knowledge and thinking.
• Learn from experienced colleagues across the Alliance.
• Develop your technical and soft skills.
• Build your profile across the business by demonstrating enthusiasm and talent.
• Create or contribute to knowledge-sharing groups and forums that add value across the Alliance.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, curious and keen to develop a career in Project Management.

• A degree in Business Studies or Project Management.
• A personable approach, with the ability to quickly build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, with a humble approach to developing your skills.
• An innovative mindset and willingness to explore new ideas.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Strong IT capabilities and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Clear and effective communication skills.

It would be beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience or involvement in project management.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge or experience of the water or construction industry.

Health & Safety

Health and safety is central to everything we do. You’ll be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and help maintain consistently high H&S standards.

This includes following safe working practices, completing required training and audits, complying with company procedures and reporting near misses through the appropriate channels.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to start your project management career while gaining experience across a major water infrastructure alliance.

The rotational structure means you won’t be limited to one area of the business. Instead, you’ll gain insight into how Project Delivery, Commercial, Engineering, Solutions and Site/Commissioning work together to deliver projects.

You’ll be encouraged to learn from experienced colleagues, bring your own ideas and look for new ways of working.

Our culture is built around three key principles:

Together we Build trust – by communicating openly, respecting individuality and delivering on our promises.

Together we Do the right thing – by taking responsibility, supporting each other and caring about our customers, communities, environment and people.

Together we Are always exploring – by looking for ways to improve, learning from others and encouraging new ideas.

Ready to start your career in Project Management?

If you’re enthusiastic, analytical and ready to learn, develop and gain experience across different areas of project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.