Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Cardiff is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their team. You will be involved in managing high-profile projects across multiple sectors. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of a 2:1 degree in Project Management or a related field, with strong communication skills and the ability to work well in teams. The role includes opportunities for mentoring and professional development.

Benefits

Mentoring and Chartership support

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering projects ranging from £1m to £500m.
• Prepare tender and contract documents.
• Manage project risks and costs.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project management knowledge

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexibility to travel

Welsh speaker preferred

Education

2:1 degree in Project Management or construction related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Role: Graduate Project Manager at Tetra Tech Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Project Management Team and work on high-profile projects across water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development. The graduate will join the existing Project and Cost Management team and will be involved in managing projects, working with clients and stakeholders, and delivering projects through the full project lifecycle. The early careers programme provides mentoring, Chartership support, and opportunities to connect with others starting their careers, with training to develop core professional skills.

Our culture emphasises flexibility and collaboration, with focus on outputs and client outcomes, while offering a pathway to develop in your chosen discipline.

Role details

Location: Cardiff
Start Date: September 2026
Seniority level: Internship/Graduate

Job Description: This is an exciting new opportunity to join the expanding Project Management Team. You will work with high-performing teams to solve complex problems across several sectors and disciplines, delivering high-quality services for multiple projects and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects with values ranging from £1m to £500m across 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 (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Project (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-motivated with a professional and ethical approach
• Team player with ability to deliver multiple projects to deadlines and build relationships
• Suitability for Security clearance
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required
• Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
• Welsh speaker preferred

Application details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre: Early February 2026

Working at Tetra Tech

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. When possible, flexibility around how, when, and where you work is encouraged. Teams manage their own ways of working while focusing on outputs and collaboration, with face-to-face interactions for collaboration and development. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and offering reasonable adjustments during the application and selection process where needed. This is an equal opportunities employer offering opportunities to all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Additional information

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

EEO statement

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible 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.