Construction Project Managers (Consulting) Graduate null

About AECOM UK

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, the public- and private-sector clients trust AECOM to solve their most complex challenges.

Your role

Job description

As a Graduate Project Manager at AECOM:

• You have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting projects across a wide array of sectors. These include education, health care, sports facilities, residential, and transport to name but a few, for both public and private sector clients.
• The role of the Project Manager is dynamic and stimulating. As a Graduate Project Manager, you will assist other members of the Project Management team to drive projects forward and ensure that the clients achieve the built assets that their business function requires. This involves working at all stages of the project from the initial concept right through to the construction and operation of the building.
• The Project Manager is a key interface between the client, design team, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• The Project Manager helps to ensure actions are carried out by the appropriate parties at the right times to ensure deadlines are met and that value is added to the client's projects.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Regular liaison with all relevant parties
• Procurement
• Liaising/Assisting Senior/Associate Project Managers
• Contact administration
• Data management
• Coordinating the project team
• Planning key tasks
• Reporting on progress and cost
• Site visits and meetings

Training & development

The ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and have the opportunity to join the ADVANCE webinar series.

Benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

• Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP.
• 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays
• Opportunity to buy and sell holidays.
• 2 paid corporate social value days per year.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye care vouchers.
• 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed-up reservist

Career progression

AECOM will encourage you to grow and develop your career with them through their technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. The company believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and their business.

Work-life balance

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

Culture & vibe

AECOM is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) within AECOM and the industry. The environment at work is safe and respectful, where each employee is empowered to bring their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to bear on some of the world’s most complex challenges and where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree (min 2:1 or equivalent) in Project Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Civil Engineering is essential.
• A Master’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management & relevant work experience would be an advantage.
• RICS / CIOB accreditation preferred.
• Effective decision-making and strong verbal and written communication
• Proactive and driven approach to work and creating success
• Ability to work in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives
• Buy-in to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers
• Good organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well
• You must have a permanent right to work in the UK as they are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

How to apply

Application process

• Online registration
• Situational Judgement Test (SJT), which places you in scenarios you can expect to experience in AECOM, asks you to confirm the most and least appropriate action to take
• Online Numerical Reasoning (only for certain roles)
• Final-stage technical assessment or assessment day in the office for which you are being considered, or remotely if you are not based in the United Kingdom or Ireland

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