Graduate Project Manager: Preston Water Infra Programme

United Utilities; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £2,000

Starting salary £32,250

26 days annual leave rising to 30

Job summary

United Utilities’ Graduate Programme in Project Management offers a 3-year development path in our multi-site North West projects, supporting capital delivery across water, wastewater and environmental schemes while you learn from seasoned professionals.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, progress toward Chartered Project Professional status with mentoring and formal APM training, and rotate through construction management, risk, contracts, and project controls.

Qualifications

• You will need a 2:1 or be on course to achieve one in Project Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Full UK driving licence required as travel between project sites is involved.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, governance and delivery of capital projects across the North West.
• Coordinate activities with construction, risk, commercial and operations teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Assist with management of project costs, schedules, risks and performance across a diverse portfolio.
• Undertake site visits and engage with stakeholders to ensure safety and efficiency in delivery.
• Progress toward managing your own projects or work packages and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Education

2:1 in Project Management, Engineering or related subject

Job description

United Utilities’ Graduate Programme in Project Management offers a 3-year development path in our multi-site North West projects, supporting capital delivery across water, wastewater and environmental schemes while you learn from seasoned professionals.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, progress toward Chartered Project Professional status with mentoring and formal APM training, and rotate through construction management, risk, contracts, and project controls.