Graduate Project Manager

Job Title: Graduate Project Manager

Role purpose

The Graduate Project Manager will support the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering and construction projects. The role provides exposure to project management disciplines including planning, financial control, stakeholder management, and health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Assist with project planning and scheduling activities.

• Support the monitoring of project progress, risks, and performance.

• Coordinate communications between clients, suppliers, and project teams.

• Assist with producing project reports and management information.

• Support budget tracking and financial forecasting.

• Help manage project documentation and records.

• Attend project meetings and record actions.

• Assist with resource and programme management.

• Support the delivery of projects in line with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

• Develop an understanding of project governance and contractual requirements.

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Project Managers

• Client Representatives

• Project Managers

• External stakeholders, e.g. client, authorities

Person Specification

• Strong organisational skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities

• Leadership potential

• Commercial awareness

• Problem-solving mindset

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Qualifications and experience

• Degree completed within the last 2 years (or final-year student).

• Full UK Driving Licence or working towards obtaining one.

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

• Willingness to travel to project sites.

A relevant degree in one of the below:

• Project Management

• Construction Management

• Civil Engineering

• Business Management

• Engineering Management

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Desirable:

• Project lifecycle management

• Microsoft Project or planning software

• Risk management principles

• Stakeholder engagement

• Budget control and reporting

• Health and safety requirements

• Placement year or industry experience.

• Knowledge of construction, utilities, or power infrastructure sectors.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.