Graduate Project Manager

• Good MS Office skills
• Familiarity with the fundamentals of project management and/or project controls would be an advantage; namely work scope, scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, progress assessment, analysis, reporting and change

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager to join our Graduate Development Programme with Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) in September 2027

• Develop project schedules and monitor against the schedule goals for a small project or several work packages
• Develop an understanding of project management techniques in the alliance whilst adding your own input/spin on approaches
• Create synergy and a 'joined up' approach to project management across teams to enhance efficiency
• Gain an understanding of current challenges and obstacles across teams
• Using theory, innovation and investigatory techniques, underpinned by data and evidence, suggest new ways of working/approaching work.
• Develop and monitor cost and schedule baseline (budgets, management reserve, undistributed budget, network schedules, and scope changes) for projects
• Conduct effective Risk Management, ensuring that risks are recorded, managed and tracked to closure
• Analyse available performance metrics to validate reported Programme and Project progress
• Establish and maintain Client satisfaction by developing and maintaining relationships with relevant Client stakeholders
• Co-ordinating the activities of the team by establishing the appropriate communication mechanisms, including meeting and reporting requirements
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices including completing audits in line with schedule
• Monitor and maintain compliance with the Working Time Directive.

• Supporting bids and other business development activities

• An interest in the industry and Costain.
• A minimum 2:2 degree qualification in Business Studies / Project Management or relevant subject
• Good IT literacy.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbally
• An organised individual that can work well to deadline
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships
• Someone that enjoys challenges and problem solving in their day-to-day work
• Equivalent of 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C or 9-4 including Science, English, ideally with a Grade B or above in Maths
• Bachelor's degree or working towards a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Engineering is preferred
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Project Management, Project Controls, Data Analytics, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.