Graduate Project Manager (Nuclear) - Cumbria - June 27 onwards start

Description

The company is growing its nuclear team at its West Lakes office in Cumbria and is hiring a graduate project manager for high-profile projects, starting from June 27.

The role suits graduates who work well in teams, think openly, and want to help tackle some of the largest challenges in the nuclear sector.

You will join a varied group that manages and delivers projects, working with project managers and engineering teams on the progress, commercial and contractual side of work for external clients.

Graduates are placed in teams with experienced project managers who guide and mentor them. Selected hires join the Graduate Development Programme, which rewards challenge and collaboration.

The company is an infrastructure consultancy offering advisory, planning, design, engineering, and programme and construction management across transport, buildings, water, new energy and the environment. It serves public and private clients, has over 50,000 staff, is a Fortune 500 firm and a publicly traded company, and reported Professional Services revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

The graduate programme includes more than 750 graduates across the UK and Ireland from over 40 disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of small projects or workstreams within larger projects, and lead them where appropriate.
• Engage with and manage client and internal stakeholders.
• Handle cost reporting, budgeting and invoicing.
• Help develop and maintain project plans.
• Prepare and present project reports for management.
• Help prepare tender responses.

Requirements

• A 2:1 bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, business and/or project management.
• A 2:1 master's degree or equivalent in engineering, business and/or project management would be an advantage.
• Modules in nuclear would be an advantage.
• You are keen, dependable, technically capable and driven to progress.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are essential. MS Project or Primavera would be an advantage.
• You communicate clearly in speech and writing and feel confident engaging clients, colleagues, stakeholders and subcontractors. You can explain issues, discuss them and capture feedback.
• You organise and prioritise your work with the wider team, and can work both in a team and alone without losing focus or initiative.
• You have solid analytical and numeracy skills and can interpret and present data.
• You take a problem-solving approach and can help project managers find solutions.
• You prioritise sensibly and ask for clarification when needed.
• A full UK driving licence, or an equivalent that permits driving in the UK, would be an advantage. Travel to other company sites in the UK and some international travel may be necessary.
• You must be able to meet the UK security clearance requirements.
• If you meet some of these criteria or have transferable skills that would help, apply anyway. The company would be glad to hear from you.

Conditions

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early for an advanced start.

You need the permanent right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

You must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and UK security clearance. Vetting takes place before you join, and offers depend on clearance being granted.

Dual nationals must give details when applying.

If you have been out of the UK for more than 1 month in the last 3 years, you must state where you went and for how long.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

Hybrid working is available, with work possible from an office, remotely or at a client site.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and keeps applicant information confidential under its EEO guidelines.

The company is a Disability Confident employer and will interview applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the essential criteria. Contact the recruitment team to use this scheme.

Benefits

• Core and personalised benefits and well-being support, tailored to your lifestyle.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working to balance work and life.
• Technical practice networks.
• Access to the internal university.
• Volunteering days.
• On-the-job support: a senior team member guides you through your first period on live projects and business development tasks, and answers technical questions.
• The two-year ADVANCE programme includes instructor-led sessions with people across the business, interactive activities, an online curriculum and an ADVANCE webinar series.