Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management, strong communication skills, and experience with Microsoft Office tools. Responsibilities include managing projects worth up to £500m, assisting in delivery, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. The role supports career development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and ethical business approach needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering projects valued up to £500m.
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Manage project costs and risks effectively.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout the project.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or construction related degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

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Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally and we’re backed globally. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region / business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support and bonuses and more.

Role Title and Start

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Bristol

Job Description

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager to join our expanding Project Management Team. At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development. Joining the existing Project and Cost Management team, you will be involved in managing projects, working closely with high profile clients, stakeholders, and all UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects to our clients. As a Graduate Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high quality services and supporting the delivery of multiple projects for many of our high-profile clients. You will manage the delivery of these projects through the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects to the value anywhere between £1m to £500m across both Public and Private sectors
• Preparing tender and contract documents
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
• Assisting in the development of works and resource management
• Controlling project costs
• Managing project risk
• Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team
• Implementing change control management
• Client and Stakeholder liaison
• Eligibility for Government Security Clearance
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives

Qualifications / Skills

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or construction related degree
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in using Microsoft Teams and Project (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical business approach
• Team player, able to deliver multiple projects to deadlines whilst forming effective relationships
• Suitability for Security clearance
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle

Application Details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre to be held: Early February 2026

We encourage flexible working where possible and advocate for outputs over inputs. We value collaboration and face-to-face interactions when needed, and we are committed to ensuring a welcoming environment for all employees. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or selection process, talk to us about your needs.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Find out more at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/