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Graduate Project Manager

Arcadis
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
£28,000 - £35,000/Year
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Description

Location
Leeds

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving the world’s most complex challenges together.

Our two-year Graduate GROW Programme supports your transition from student to professional, involving real client work and projects from day one. Your journey will be unique, shaped by your chosen specialism and the variety of projects you contribute to. You will build technical expertise through meaningful client engagements while developing business acumen and professional skills via centrally delivered graduate cohort training.

As a Graduate Project Manager, you will work within a diverse team, gaining a deep understanding of our sectors and building long-term relationships with clients and colleagues. You will monitor project progress, liaise with clients, resolve issues timely, identify delivery risks, coordinate with contractors, and have every opportunity to develop your skillsets.

Role accountabilities include supporting the delivery of innovative and sustainable projects across sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, water, and environment. You will assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and help monitor progress. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will facilitate clear communication and embrace sustainability and digital innovation.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn project management best practices, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to projects that positively impact people and the planet.

Requirements

Experience
You will be graduating in 2027 or have recently graduated in 2026 with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master's or bachelor's degree. Demonstrated skills include resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, and being a team player. Excellent communication skills and the ability to use technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders are essential. Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required (with virtual working embraced where possible).

About you
You are motivated, adaptable, and eager to develop your project management skills within a supportive and diverse environment. You embrace sustainability and innovation and are committed to making a positive impact through your work.

Qualifications
Accepted degrees include BSc or MSc in Construction or Engineering related fields such as Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering, or Project Management. Candidates from non-accredited backgrounds with a strong interest in the industry, including Law, Management, and Business related degrees, are also welcome. Support is provided for aspirations to become chartered and professionally recognized through international organizations such as RICS and APM.

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Graduate Project Manager
Company:
Arcadis
Salary:
£28,000 - £35,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Leeds