SPA Graduate (Project Manager)

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

Location

Worldwide House, Peterborough (Hybrid)

Business Area

Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)

Start Date

September 2027

Salary

Dependent on experience and skills

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. We’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, and Jacobs.

About The Role

Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

We are looking for a motivated Graduate to provide commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site teams for our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of project management techniques in the alliance whilst adding your own input/spin on approaches
• Create synergy and a ‘joined up’ approach to project management across teams to enhance efficiency
• Lead projects across various teams and deliver tangible success; whilst learning from mistakes along the way
• Understand the importance of stakeholders in project management; develop sound stakeholder engagement approaches/techniques/strategies to smooth project landing
• Understand the importance of intervention/mitigation where required and remain calm under pressure to deliver against time, cost, quality, and H&S standards

What We’re Looking For

• A 2:2 degree or above in a related subject; 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)

What We Offer

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
• Structured training and development programme
• We will support you in achieving working towards your professional accreditations
• Real project experience from day one

Why Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance?

We Are More Than Just a Delivery Partner, We Are Agents Of Transformation, Our Employee Value Proposition To All Of Our Employees Is To Be

• United Through Purpose
• Talented, Supportive Team
• Countless Opportunities
• Power in Partnership
• Shape The Future

Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes.

Closing Date

30th October 2026

Assessment Centre Day

Will be held on 15th January 2027.