Graduate Project Manager

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Looking to get your foot in the door in the world of real estate? We've got an exciting opportunity for you!

All About The Role

We're seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate, who's recently completed or is studying towards either a BSc or MSc in Construction Project Management to join Hollis. The successful candidate will start with Hollis in summer 2026. Please note that this role will be based in either our Liverpool or Manchester office.

Join our well-established, expert teams and assist them in all aspects of project management. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis.

We'll also enrol you onto our APC programme from the jump and start working towards chartership.

Your Day To Day

• Support project work (typically ranging from £50k to over £7 million) where the firm performs the role of designer, contract administrator, project manager or an employer's agent.
• Manage the information exchange between project team members effectively.
• Assist with the delivery of projects of all sizes, with a view to taking ownership of smaller projects within 12 months.
• Attend site visits and meetings.
• Assist with the drafting of key project documents.
• Act autonomously within given constraints and seek approval from experienced staff when needed.
• Assist in presenting the projects status.
• Maintain awareness of current and evolving issues in the sector.
• Provide concise and accurate reports, covering technical aspects of project delivery.
• Assist in the bid process.
• Meet target KPIs on work in progress management including hours into work in progress.
• Business Development and client care awareness.
• Adherence to Health & Safety procedures.
• Independence around your own continuous professional learning.
• Respect company values and culture.

Your Skills And Experience

• Degree or MSc in Construction Project Management.
• RICS or CIOB accredited degrees are preferable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to learn from others and actively seek advice.
• Clean driving license (desired but not essential).
• Able to work within a team and independently.
• Strong verbal, written and numerical skills.
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.

All About You

You're professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi-task with a can-do attitude.
You're highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
You're flexible and able to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and tight timelines.
You have a passion for the built environment.

We welcome applicants with language skills and encourage employees to work abroad in our offices across Europe. At the same time, we recruit nationals from Europe to participate in UK training before relocating.

All About Hollis

We're incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 72 of our current employees started with us on our emerging talent programmes (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 26 years! We currently have 70 graduates, 18 apprentices and 8 placements across our different programmes, so you'll be in the best hands to learn and evolve. We're also humbled by our 88% pass rate over the last 12 months, so you'll be in the best hands to succeed.

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We're independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. Our project management service collaborates closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis 'One Team' approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions. With a diverse range of projects across all stages of the property lifecycle, this role offers a strong foundation for your professional growth and development.

We're Inclusive
Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We're focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with Leo Wax in the Emerging Talent team or call on 020 3823 5048.

Department: Project Management
Role: Project Manager (Graduate/Entry level)
Locations: Manchester, Liverpool
Remote status: Hybrid
Employment type: Full-time