Graduate Project Manager
Our client is looking for a Graduate Project Manager to join their team in Huddersfield. The consultancy specializes in a range of construction industry sectors. Their services include Highways Engineering and Programme Management supported by dedicated Project Management Service.
The team is looking for a Graduate Project Manager with a 'can do' attitude to provide support to the wider business. In this role, you will be office-based in Huddersfield and will be required to travel to construction and retail sites throughout the UK up to 25% of the time and will require your own car, insured for business use. Basic knowledge of the construction industry such as health & safety and CDM regulations is essential. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week).
Responsibilities of the role:
1. Look at all areas of development, from inception to delivery, of various Construction / Retail related projects around the United Kingdom.
2. Identify appropriate power sources, map cable routes on plans, and look for optimum camera locations. Full training is provided.
3. Manage every aspect of the project from start to finish, including planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various projects while working to a series of pre-determined goals and objectives with the client's requirements in mind.
4. Communicate across all levels of management to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
5. Set measurable objectives and timelines for all elements within the projects; manage other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure delivery to cost, time, and quality standards.
6. Maintain records and work folders, ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
7. Manage retail construction/redevelopment projects in a live environment.
Requirements of the Role:
1. Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.
2. Full driving license and own car with the ability to travel within the UK.
3. CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve).
4. Good IT skills, in particular Excel.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Excellent time management skills.
7. Pro-active and self-motivated.
Benefits
1. Perkbox (Discounts at major retailers, Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme, etc.)
2. Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), includes Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a health check, a nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, and personalized online fitness programmes), Bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
3. 25 Holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays).
4. An extra day's holiday on your birthday.
5. Option to buy additional holidays.
6. Wellness programme.
7. Training paid for (subject to training agreement).
8. Professional fees paid.
9. Cycle to work Scheme available.
10. Tech Scheme available.
11. Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements).
12. Paid bank holidays.
13. On-site parking.
HR info:
1. Probation period 3 months.
2. Expenses paid for work-related travel.
3. Mileage 45p first 10k, then 25p.
4. 37.5 hours per week.
5. Office hours (Flexible start and finish times as per contract terms, early finish on Fridays).
6. Open plan and knowledge sharing office.
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