Graduate Project Manager

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Are you eager to kick-start your career in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy? Do you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, even when faced with new or challenging tasks? Are you driven to make a real impact on projects that shape the communities we live and work in?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for talented Graduate Project Managers to join our dynamic and expanding Project Management team in our London office and the multi-disciplinary team leading work on behalf of government organisations. You will play an active role in delivering successful projects from inception through to completion. This hands-on, client-facing position offers the opportunity to support project managers in coordinating stakeholders, managing project activities, and ensuring key objectives are achieved.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:

• Co-ordinating, managing and communicating with the client, project stakeholders and other consultants appointed to meet requirements of the project.
• Preparation of programmes and undertaking programme management.
• Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports, etc.
• Attending site visits and project meetings.
• In your role, you will be supporting the wider project management team by coordinating, managing and communicating with the client in order to meet the requirements of the project.
• You will also be helping to oversee and manage the control of the project both pre- and post-contract including financial expenditure throughout all RIBA stages.
• Ensuring that you understand and comply with all Health & Safety requirements, practices, and procedures.

Further Development

At Pick Everard we have carefully considered your journey as a Graduate, ensuring you have the correct tools and support to thrive. You will automatically be enrolled on to our early careers programme, which covers the necessary soft skills needed when entering the workforce. Mentors are available for everyone, as we are dedicated to providing development opportunities for you.

Please note you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role due to the nature of the projects you will be working on.

About You

Our ideal Graduate Project Manager will have:

• An HNC, HND, or degree in a construction-related discipline, ideally supported by relevant industry experience.
• A professional and personable approach, with the confidence to build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A genuine passion for the construction industry and a desire to build a successful career in project management.
• A proactive attitude towards learning and ongoing professional development.
• Membership of, or an interest in working towards membership of, a relevant professional body such as RICS or CIOB (desirable).
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients, and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What We Offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, we’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.