Graduate Rail Project Manager – Hybrid & Global Development

AECOM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Mentorship

Chartership support

Job summary

AECOM’s Graduate Development Programme offers a structured pathway into transport and rail projects, with a blunt focus on career development. You’ll be mentored, work on live client projects, and pursue Chartership alongside a global network of graduates.

The programme operates with hybrid work options and a broad training curriculum, aiming to develop tomorrow’s industry leaders within a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Management or related with a 2:1.
• Master’s qualification in a relevant discipline would be advantageous.
• Interest in infrastructure project delivery and rail transportation.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of project delivery principles.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working and motivated to develop a career in project management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively while managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring of railway infrastructure projects.
• Assisting project managers with programme management, cost control and risk management activities.
• Supporting stakeholder engagement and client communications.
• Assisting with project reporting, governance and performance tracking.
• Contributing to the development of project plans, schedules and resource forecasts.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently and sustainably.
• Assisting with contract administration and project documentation.
• Developing an understanding of project controls, commercial management and rail delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Engineering

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:1)

Master’s qualification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

AECOM’s Graduate Development Programme offers a structured pathway into transport and rail projects, with a blunt focus on career development. You’ll be mentored, work on live client projects, and pursue Chartership alongside a global network of graduates.

The programme operates with hybrid work options and a broad training curriculum, aiming to develop tomorrow’s industry leaders within a Fortune 500 infrastructure firm.