Graduate Project Manager

Tetra Tech Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Project Manager to assist in delivering significant projects. You will work with high-profile clients and support project management throughout the lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Project Management and strong Microsoft skills. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Mentoring and Chartership support

Bonuses

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management or construction related degree.
• Experience in using Microsoft applications required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects valued between £1m to £500m.
• Preparing tender and contract documents.
• Controlling project costs.
• Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team.

Skills

Experience in using Microsoft applications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

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

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Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy providing data-driven, market-leading solutions in water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally with global backing and have a strong, collaborative culture that supports performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline and training to develop core professional skills. Our early careers programme offers mentoring, Chartership support, bonuses, and more.

Role details

Role Title: Graduate Project Manager

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Manchester

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Project Management Team. You will work with high-performing teams to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development. You will join the existing Project and Cost Management team, manage projects, work closely with high-profile clients and stakeholders, and deliver successful projects across UK Tetra Tech disciplines.

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering projects valued between £1m and £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
• Professional and ethical business approach
• Team player, able to deliver multiple projects to deadlines while forming effective relationships
• Suitability for Security clearance
• Flexibility to travel domestically and overseas if required
• Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle

Application details

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

We emphasise flexibility where possible, but meeting with colleagues and clients in offices or on site is important for collaboration and development. We support diversity and are an equal opportunities employer. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process for candidates with disabilities or other needs.

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

Additional information

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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