Project Management Graduate

Overview

Three-year graduate programme in project management, combining study and hands‑on road projects.

Requirements

• undergrad degree
• gcse math
• work permit
• communication
• problem solving
• adaptability

What You Bring

All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks. You’ll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work, and be ready to adapt when things shift. We’re looking for great communicators who work well with others, stay organised, and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious, passionate, and keen to learn, you'll fit right in and grow fast. Project Management Graduate -Be able attend a 4-day induction from 7th -10th September 2026 -Hold (or will achieve before the programme start) an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any subject AND A minimum of a Grade C / Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE. -Hold an unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK.

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Benefits

What You’ll Get in Return You’ll also complete a tailored apprenticeship programme, setting you on the path to becoming a chartered project management professional and a full member of the Association for Project Management (APM). As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service), access to health and wellbeing schemes, discounts and cashback on shopping, going out and more! Our graduate programmes offer a mix of hands-on experience, workshops, and real-world learning. You’ll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible work arrangements to help you thrive. You’ll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network. And when the programme wraps up, we’ll support you in landing a permanent role in the business. From day one, you’ll be at the heart of exciting projects that help connect communities across the country. You’ll mix study with hands-on experience, learning how we plan, build and operate our roads. With expert mentors by your side, you’ll explore the full lifecycle of project delivery and grow your skills through inspiring placements across the business. If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we’ve got your back! Salary: £30,000

About National Highways

-Fueled by multi-billion-pound Road Investment Strategies, it delivers major upgrades like the A14 bypass and the smart motorway spine. -It engineers iconic projects—like the 1.8 km Hindhead Tunnel under the Devil’s Punch Bowl—and supports cutting-edge trials, including self-healing bitumen. -Operators and uniformed traffic officers patrol 24/7 from control centres, managing incidents, warning drivers, and keeping traffic flowing. -The authority sets design standards via the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and publishes contract and maintenance frameworks used across the UK and Commonwealth. -Regulated by the Office of Rail and Road and guided by multi-year funding cycles, it balances reliability, safety, innovation and value for taxpayers.

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Interview Process

-graduate assessment centres in january and february 2026, with decisions communicated shortly after.

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship offered; must have unrestricted right to work in the uk for the programme duration.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment checks include right to work verification, reference checks, and dbs criminal record check.