Graduate Project Manager

Graduate Project Manager
Starting Salary: £31,000
Location: Manchester, Sheffield or Derby
Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday
Start date: September 2027

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey
At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful projects from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

About the Team
The Built Environment PM Team brings together experienced project professionals who are passionate about delivering successful outcomes for our clients and communities. We work collaboratively across a wide range of projects, providing leadership, assurance and support from project inception through to completion. By combining strong project controls with a customer-focused approach, we help deliver safe, sustainable and value-driven solutions that make a positive difference to the built environment.

What you’ll be doing
As a Project Management Graduate within the Built Environment Team, you will:

• Support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across education, healthcare, local authority, infrastructure and public sector environments.
• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, risk management and project controls.
• Monitor project progress and help prepare reports, presentations and client updates.
• Attend project meetings, record actions and support the coordination of project teams and stakeholders.
• Contribute to cost management, forecasting and project governance activities.
• Support the management of project documentation, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Help identify project risks and opportunities and support the implementation of mitigation actions.
• Gain exposure to commercial, contractual and procurement processes.
• Work alongside experienced project professionals and technical specialists, learning best practice approaches to project management.
• Complete professional development activities and work towards recognised project management qualifications and chartership pathways.
• Contribute to Amey's commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why join Amey?
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs.

What we’re looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure. You'll enjoy working with others, communicating your ideas and taking on new challenges while learning from experienced professionals.