Graduate Project Manager (Training/Progression)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training courses

Career progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment in Manchester is helping a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor recruit a Graduate Project Manager. The role offers structured training, hands-on site experience and a clear path to progression into project management.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, attend client meetings and site visits, assist with tender reviews and cost control, and coordinate labour and materials while ensuring work is delivered to specification.

Qualifications

• Graduate or similar seeking a long‑term career in mechanical building services.
• Willing to travel to site and attend client meetings as required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of mechanical and HVAC projects.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.
• Help with planning, cost management and coordination.
• Participate in in-house and external training to support development.

Skills

Graduate Project Manager / similar

HVAC / M&E interest

Commutable to Manchester

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Graduate Project Manager (Training/Progression)

30,000 to 40,000 + Training Courses + Career Progression + Company Benefits

Manchester

Are you a Graduate or similar looking to kickstart your career within a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor, offering a wide range of in-house training, on-site experience and the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager?

This company is a specialist HVAC and mechanical building services contractor, working with several world-leading organisations such as the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, high-security government buildings and a range of Grade II and Grade III listed buildings across the UK.

In this role, you will receive structured training and hands‑on experience, learning how to manage projects from initial planning through to completion. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, attend client meetings and site visits, assist with reviewing tenders and quotations, coordinating labour and materials, monitoring project costs and ensuring projects are delivered to specification. You will also have access to in-house training and external courses to support your development.

This role would suit a Graduate or similar looking to build a long-term career within mechanical building services, where you will receive comprehensive training, gain valuable on-site experience and have the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager.

The Role:

• Supporting Project Managers with the delivery of mechanical and HVAC projects
• Attending site visits and client meetings
• Assisting with project planning, cost management and coordination
• Receiving in-house training, external courses and hands‑on site training

The Person:

• Graduate Project Manager or similar or
• Interested in HVAC, mechanical or M&E projects
• Commutable to Manchester
• Full UK driving license

Reference: BBBH28178

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.