Graduate Project Manager – Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

targetjobs UK; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive graduate salary

Structured training and development

Professional accreditation support

Hands‑on project experience

Job summary

Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) in Peterborough is recruiting a Graduate to provide commercial support to delivery management and on‑site teams for a major potable water transfer project. This is a growth role within a high‑demand, environmentally focused programme delivering across East Anglia.

You will work in a collaborative team, gaining real project experience from day one, with structured training and development to help you progress toward professional accreditations.

Qualifications

• A 2:2 degree or above in a related subject (e.g., project management, business studies).
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail‑driven approach and a willingness to learn.
• Able to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project management techniques within the alliance and contribute ideas.
• Foster a joined‑up approach to project management across teams to improve efficiency.
• Lead projects across teams and deliver tangible outcomes while learning from mistakes.
• Engage stakeholders with sound engagement strategies to smooth project landing.
• Support on intervention/mitigation, remaining calm under pressure to meet time, cost, quality and H&S standards.

Job description

Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) in Peterborough is recruiting a Graduate to provide commercial support to delivery management and on‑site teams for a major potable water transfer project. This is a growth role within a high‑demand, environmentally focused programme delivering across East Anglia.

You will work in a collaborative team, gaining real project experience from day one, with structured training and development to help you progress toward professional accreditations.