Graduate Project Manager (Business Pathway) - Essex

Location: Opportunities across Essex
Type: On Site
Starting Salary: £28,900

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high-performing early career talent across major programmes of work.

Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working on business transformation initiatives, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to large-scale change programmes.

You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.

Ready to launch your career in Project Management? Join Grayce.

At Grayce, we’re on a mission to fast-track ambitious graduates into impactful careers in change and transformation. If you’re looking for a role that offers responsibility, real-world experience, and continuous development from day one, then this is it.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is built for graduates who want to dive into dynamic client projects, build their consultancy toolkit and lead meaningful change. We work with some of the UK’s biggest brands – FTSE 100 and 250 companies – and you’ll be right there, helping to deliver key business projects that really make a difference.

What does a Graduate Project Manager do at Grayce?

You’ll be placed on-site with one of our clients, working as part of their project delivery teams. Your role will focus on:

• Supporting project delivery from planning through to execution and evaluation.

• Managing timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications.

• Monitoring and reporting project progress to senior managers.

• Helping to define scope, break down tasks and ensure everything runs smoothly.

• Finding smart solutions to blockers and bottlenecks.

• Learning and applying industry tools such as Agile or Waterfall methodology.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be the glue that holds the project together. A key contact who keeps everything on track, ensures everyone’s aligned and communicates progress clearly to all stakeholders.

What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills

• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability

• Organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability

• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Why Work for Us

Opportunity

• Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.

Delivery

• Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.

Mentoring

• Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.

Progression

• Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.

Wellbeing Support

• Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.

Salary

• Our salaries are dictated by location and client

• Significant annual salary increases