Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join their Project Management Team. This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects from day one, with support to develop your skills. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Join a company that values flexibility and inclusivity.

Benefits

Mentoring support

Chartership support

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) are needed.
• A passion to pursue a career in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in monitoring projects across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare bids and proposals.
• Ensure internal governance is adhered to.

Skills

Microsoft applications knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting graduate role to join our expanding internal Project Management Team. You will work on high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to solve complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development. In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. This role is part of our graduate programme offering training to develop core skills and mentoring, with the chance to connect with others starting their careers across the region and business.

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Leeds, Manchester & Bristol

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join our internal Project Management Team and work with high-performing teams to deliver solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development.

Joining the Asset Management team, you will be involved in managing projects across multiple disciplines, working closely with high-profile clients, stakeholders, and other UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will deliver high-quality services and support multiple projects for high-profile clients, supporting the delivery of projects through the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers in monitoring projects across Fire Safety, Asbestos, Building Surveying, Geospatial, Mechanical & Electrical Asset Management and Safety Management teams.
• Preparing bids and proposals
• Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
• Assisting in the development of programmes
• Supporting with resource management
• Controlling project costs
• Implementing change control management
• Undertaking project reviews
• Client and Stakeholder liaison
• Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives

Qualifications/Skills

• Experience in using Microsoft applications (required) – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience in using Microsoft applications (preferred) – Teams, Project
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Self-motivated
• Professional and ethical business approach
• Team player, able to juggle multiple priorities whilst forming effective relationships
• Suitability for security clearance

A passion to pursue a career in Project Management.

Application Details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. Where possible, we support flexibility around how, when, and where you work. Teams manage their own way of working and focus on outputs. Meeting with colleagues and clients in offices or on site remains important for collaboration and development.

We are committed to making our workplace welcoming for everyone and can discuss reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process if needed.

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.

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