Graduate Project Manager - Pre-Construction - 8205

London and Quadrant Housing Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Annual leave up to 31 days

Health plan

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Lifestyle benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

London and Quadrant Housing Trust is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in Pre-Construction. The role supports developing major works programmes across housing stock, with hands-on pre-construction activities and planning input.

You will learn from senior project managers and gain experience across multiple refurbishment projects. Starting in a structured graduate programme, you will build knowledge in construction, design and build, and commercial management while delivering live projects in a

Qualifications

• Must have a 2.1 degree (or higher) in a built environment subject.
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines.
• Good IT skills.
• Must be flexible in terms of travel.
• Must be able to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Review programme and asset data.
• Carry out pre-work inspections.
• Review validation surveys.
• Assist with party wall notices.
• Support planning applications where required.
• Ensure works are compliant with leasehold requirements.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Resilient

Proactive

Interest in construction

Education

2.1 degree in built environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Graduate Project Manager - Pre-Construction

Contract Type: Fixed term contract - 2 years

Reporting Office: London, Stratford

Location: London - West Ham Lane, Stratford

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Grade: Graduate / Early Talent grade

Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Salary: £31,000 per annum

Closing date for completed applications: 5th October 2026 at 11pm

Interviews will be held: 21st and 22nd October 2026, face to face at our Stratford, London office

NB: Participation in the graduate programme will be subject to right to work in the UK for the duration of the development programme, and satisfying the applicable apprenticeship eligibility requirements at the time of enrolment.

LQ reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview processes with LQ for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months.

The LQ Early Talent Programme has been designed to help you get the career you have always wanted. This role provides the opportunity to start a new career path with a values-led organisation that will support you to learn and develop throughout the programme and beyond.

Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious graduate to join our busy and supportive Pre-Construction team and train as a Pre-Construction Project Manager.

In this role, you will help develop and prepare major works programmes for delivery across our housing portfolio. As your experience grows, you will build the knowledge and skills needed to manage pre-construction activities for a wide range of planned maintenance projects.

About the Role

Working across our London and North West housing stock, you will support the Pre- Construction Regional Manager and Major Works Team to ensure projects are fully prepared before work begins.

Projects may include:

• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments
• Window and roof replacements
• Mechanical and electrical works
• Other planned improvement programmes

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing programme and asset data
• Carrying out pre-work inspections
• Reviewing validation surveys
• Assisting with party wall notices
• Supporting planning applications where required
• Ensuring works are compliant with leasehold requirements
• Liaising with consultants and contractors

Alongside this, you will develop your understanding of construction, design and build, specifications, and commercial management.

From day one, you will be given meaningful responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to live projects. You'll be supported by experienced Project Managers and your Line Manager, who will help you develop your skills and confidence throughout the programme.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Is resilient, proactive and enthusiastic
• Has a genuine interest in construction and project management
• Is passionate about making a positive difference for our residents and communities

This is an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career while gaining hands-on experience in a key area of our business.

Please note: you will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle by the end of the programme if you are to be considered for a permanent role.

Join our Major Works Team at LQ:

• This is an exciting opportunity to gain a project management qualification while learning in the role
• Learn about the construction industry and project management
• We need someone willing to learn and who lives our organisation's values
• You will report to the regional programme manager in the Major Works team.

Your impact in the role:

• Help develop our planned programmes ready for handover to our delivery teams
• Build relationships with other teams within and outside major works
• Build key relationships with your team and the delivery teams
• Your work will help us to deliver our major works programme on time, cost and quality.

What you'll bring:

• A 2.1 degree (or higher) in a built environment subject
• Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
• Good IT skills
• Initiative-taking - Passion to learn and progress your career
• Understanding of Excel
• Enthusiastic about working in project management and construction
• Communication and customer skills
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Be commercially minded and a strategic thinker
• Must be flexible in terms of travel
• Must be able to work in the UK

Apprenticeship details:

Project Management Apprenticeship - BPP

What you can expect:

Competitive salary and great company benefit package - Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more ...

• Great breadth and variety of experiences through a structured training programme.
• You will have access to outstanding training offered internally.
• You will be supported throughout the programme by an experienced line manager and mentor.

About LQ:

We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values, which outline our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing LQ.

At LQ, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We're proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making LQ a place where everyone feels welcome. Find out more here .

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.