2026 UK Graduate IT Project Management Career Path

Overview

Graduate IT Project Manager delivering tech projects and supporting project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• documentation
• reporting
• stakeholder engagement
• team coordination
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-Documentation & Reporting -Contribute to project documentation, plans, and progress reports that support transparency and informed decision-making. -Stakeholder Engagement -Act as a key interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across disciplines. -Team Coordination -Support the coordination of internal resources and third-party contractors, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication. -Continuous Improvement -Participate in the evolution of our Project Management Office, helping to refine processes, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.

Requirements

• microsoft project
• it
• computer science
• agile
• waterfall
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Strong influence and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information. -Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. -Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. -Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies. -Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently. -Ability to cope with changes in circumstances and think in creative ways to solve the issues. -Good working knowledge of project planning software such as Microsoft Project. -IT or Computer Science -Experienced or demonstratable knowledge of both waterfall and/or agile methodologies. -Proactive self-starter, self-directed and driven to excellence in all aspects of role. -Ability to take ownership, lead and execute the correct actions. -Project Planning & Delivery -Learn to plan and manage projects of varying scale, ensuring scope, budget, timeline, resources, and quality are aligned to deliver meaningful outcomes. -Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. -Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing. -Customer service skills an asset. -Methodical approach to problem solving

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Benefits

-Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews. -Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future. -A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship for skilled worker or graduate visas; only candidates with routes not requiring sponsorship are considered. -applicants must be eligible for uk immigration routes that do not require future skilled worker sponsorship.