Graduate Project Manager

Graduate Project Manager supporting construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, handover and close-out while coordinating teams, monitoring progress, and managing project documentation.

The Vacancy

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Graduate Project Manager to support the successful delivery of construction projects from initial briefing and design through procurement, construction, handover and close-out. Working alongside experienced project managers, consultants, contractors and client teams, you will help coordinate project activities, maintain accurate information and ensure actions are completed on time.

This is a development role for a recent graduate who wants to build a career in project management. You will gain practical experience across the project lifecycle while working towards greater responsibility and, where applicable, a recognised professional qualification.

Team Role

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support innovative, coordinated solutions and successful project outcomes.

• Develop technical, commercial and project-management knowledge across a variety of projects and sectors.

• Contribute positively to the team, sharing information, taking ownership of actions and supporting a culture of continuous learning and development.

Individual Duties

• Assist with project planning, programming and coordination across design, procurement and construction stages.

• Maintain project trackers, action logs, risk registers, meeting records and document control systems.

• Coordinate information and actions between clients, designers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and statutory bodies.

• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, record decisions and follow up actions to completion.

• Support the preparation of project briefs, scopes of work, tender information and consultant or contractor appointments.

• Monitor progress against agreed programmes, milestones, budgets and quality requirements, escalating risks or delays promptly.

• Assist with contract administration, change control, payment information and project reporting under the direction of senior colleagues.

• Undertake site visits, record progress and support the resolution of design, quality, safety and delivery issues.

• Help manage handover, snagging, commissioning, completion records and close-out documentation.

• Promote safe working, sustainability, inclusion and professional conduct throughout each project.

Skills and requirements

• A degree, completed or due to be completed, in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related built-environment discipline.

• Relevant placement-year, internship, site or work experience (desirable but not essential)

• A genuine interest in construction and the delivery of high-quality built assets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good organisation, attention to detail and confidence managing competing priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively, take ownership of actions and ask for support when required.

• Curiosity, analytical thinking and a practical approach to problem-solving.

• Commercial awareness with an understanding of the importance of time, cost, quality and risk in project delivery.

• Confidence in building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

• A commitment to learning, feedback and continuous improvement

• A full UK driving licence where regular site travel is required and a willingness to travel to project sites and meetings.

Knowledge of

• Competence in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

• Construction contracts, procurement routes, health and safety duties, BIM and common project controls.

• Planning or document-management software (desirable)

About Us

Kendall Kingscott (KK) is a UK-based, multidisciplinary construction consultancy of architects, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors, principal designers (CDM), principal designers (Building Safety Act), interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers and other personnel. Our staff of 200 offer our specialist consultancy services throughout the UK.