Graduate Project Manager

Graduate Project Manager – Retail Fit-Out

Location:

Hull, East Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

About you

You are a recent graduate who is looking to build a career in construction project management and want the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience on live projects.

You may have studied Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related subject, ideally achieving a 2:1 degree or above.

You do not need previous experience in retail fit-out. What matters most is that you are organised, commercially aware, confident communicating with people and genuinely interested in developing a career within construction.

You will join an experienced project delivery team who will support and develop you from day one, giving you exposure to live projects and gradually increasing your responsibility as your experience grows.

Ideally, you will live within around one hour's commute of Hull, as the role will be office based with regular travel to projects across the UK.

Your experience

You will ideally have:

A 2:1 degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related subject

A genuine interest in developing a career in construction project management

Strong organisational and time management skills

Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with different people

Good attention to detail

The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

A practical and proactive approach to problem solving

The ability to work as part of a wider project team

A willingness to learn and take responsibility

A full UK driving licence would be beneficial

Previous experience within construction, retail fit-out or refurbishment would be beneficial but is not essential.

Full training will be provided, making this a genuine opportunity for a graduate to join an established contractor and develop into a Project Manager.

What you will be doing with your experience

You will initially work closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining an understanding of how projects are planned, managed and delivered from start to finish.

As you develop, you will become increasingly involved in the day-to-day management of retail fit-out and refurbishment projects for major clients across the UK.

Your role will include:

Supporting Project Managers with the delivery of live construction projects

Assisting with project planning and programme management

Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

Attending site meetings and project progress meetings

Helping to monitor project progress, quality and programme

Assisting with the preparation of project documentation and reports

Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders

Supporting the management of variations and changes to the works

Helping to identify and resolve project issues

Monitoring health and safety and ensuring site requirements are being followed

Working closely with the commercial team to understand project costs and financial performance

Developing an understanding of construction programmes, contracts and project delivery

Travelling to sites across the UK as required

As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress towards managing your own projects.

You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and mobilisation through to construction, handover and completion.

About the business

This is a well-established retail specialist contractor with a turnover of more than £50 million.

They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality retail projects nationwide and have developed long-standing relationships with some of the UK's…