Project Manager

GradBay; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,050 - 26,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym membership

Electric car leasing

Tech vouchers

Life assurance

Inclusive work culture

Mentorship and learning support

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Project Manager for a 12-month placement to work on a multi-billion-pound infrastructure project in Bridgwater. The position requires a candidate with a 2:2 or higher in Project Management, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or related Science. You will contribute to planning, support health and safety initiatives, and engage in structured training. The role offers a competitive salary of £24,500 and benefits such as gym memberships and mentorship support.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve (or have achieved) a 2:2 or higher in relevant fields.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to take initiative.
• Right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivery of key project milestones.
• Lead or support work packages, tracking risks, issues and progress.
• Support health & safety improvement initiatives.
• Apply academic knowledge to solve real-world technical challenges.
• Participate in structured training and placement modules.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Education

2:2 or higher in Project Management, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or related Science

Job description

Project Manager

Join one of the UK’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure projects through this 12-month Project Management Placement at a leading energy company.

This is a rare opportunity to develop leadership and project coordination skills on a multi-billion-pound construction programme.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of key project milestones
• Lead or support work packages, tracking risks, issues and progress
• Support health & safety improvement initiatives
• Apply your academic knowledge to solve real-world technical challenges
• Take part in structured training and complete placement modules that align with your degree

Key Criteria

• On track to achieve (or have achieved) a 2:2 or higher in one of the following:
  • Project Management
  • Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • Science (related disciplines)
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to take initiative
• Must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship

Location

You’ll be based in Bridgwater, Somerset, either at the Hinkley Point C construction site or Satellite Delivery Centre, both part of the largest construction project in Europe.

Salary and Benefits

• £24,500 salary (12-month placement)
• Access to tailored benefits including:
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Electric car leasing
  • Tech vouchers, life assurance, and more
  • Inclusive and supportive work culture
  • Mentorship, learning and development support
  • Opportunity to make a real contribution to the UK’s energy future

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Engineering

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