Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Graduate Construction Project Manager - Manchester
Assist project teams on construction projects, handling planning, coordination, and client liaison.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Assist senior and associate project managers • Coordinate the project team • Report on progress and cost • Conduct site visits and meetings
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project coordination
- ▸progress reporting
- ▸site visits
- ▸project assistance
What You Bring
The Graduate Project Manager program offers recent graduates the chance to work on diverse projects across education, health care, sports, residential and transport sectors for public and private clients. Graduates support senior project managers throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and design through construction and operation, acting as a key interface between clients, designers, consultants and contractors. Success in this role requires strong communication, relationship‑building, time‑management and a proactive service mindset. Graduates are expected to coordinate teams, plan tasks, monitor progress, manage data and ensure that project deadlines and client value are met. Candidates must hold a 2:1 (or equivalent) bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field; a master’s degree and RICS/CIOB accreditation are advantageous. The role also demands effective decision‑making, strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, deadline orientation and solid organisational skills. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. A covering letter, academic grades and proof of permanent right to work in the UK or Ireland are required; the company cannot sponsor visas. • Regular liaison with all relevant parties
Requirements
- ▸communication
- ▸time management
- ▸2:1 degree
- ▸rics
- ▸team coordination
- ▸proactive service
Benefits
AECOM provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, AECOM University resources, volunteering days and wellbeing programmes. Graduates also receive support for achieving professional chartership through dedicated mentors, a chartership steering group and specialised training residentials. The early‑career training programme, ADVANCE, delivers 30 + hours of self‑directed learning, CPD sessions, presentation and case‑study workshops, and exposure to senior leaders. This prepares graduates for chartership assessments and builds technical and interpersonal skills. AECOM’s Manchester office operates under a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work on‑site, remotely or from client locations. As a Fortune 500 firm with $14.4 billion revenue in FY 2023, AECOM delivers end‑to‑end services across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, fostering a safe, inclusive workplace.
Work Environment
Onsite