Graduate Project Manager – Retail Fit-Out
Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
About you You are a recent graduate who is looking to build a career in construction project management and want the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience on live projects.
You may have studied Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related subject , ideally achieving a 2:1 degree or above.
You do not need previous experience in retail fit-out. What matters most is that you are organised, commercially aware, confident communicating with people and genuinely interested in developing a career within construction.
You will join an experienced project delivery team who will support and develop you from day one, giving you exposure to live projects and gradually increasing your responsibility as your experience grows.
Ideally, you will live within around one hour's commute of Hull , as the role will be office based with regular travel to projects across the UK.
Your experience You will ideally have:
A 2:1 degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related subject
A genuine interest in developing a career in construction project management
Strong organisational and time management skills
Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with different people
Good attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
A practical and proactive approach to problem solving
The ability to work as part of a wider project team
A willingness to learn and take responsibility
A full UK driving licence would be beneficial
Previous experience within construction, retail fit-out or refurbishment would be beneficial but is not essential .
Full training will be provided, making this a genuine opportunity for a graduate to join an established contractor and develop into a Project Manager.
What you will be doing with your experience You will initially work closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining an understanding of how projects are planned, managed and delivered from start to finish.
As you develop, you will become increasingly involved in the day-to-day management of retail fit-out and refurbishment projects for major clients across the UK.
Your role will include:
Supporting Project Managers with the delivery of live construction projects
Assisting with project planning and programme management
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
Attending site meetings and project progress meetings
Helping to monitor project progress, quality and programme
Assisting with the preparation of project documentation and reports
Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other project stakeholders
Supporting the management of variations and changes to the works
Helping to identify and resolve project issues
Monitoring health and safety and ensuring site requirements are being followed
Working closely with the commercial team to understand project costs and financial performance
Developing an understanding of construction programmes, contracts and project delivery
Travelling to sites across the UK as required
As your experience develops, you will be given increasing responsibility and the opportunity to progress towards managing your own projects.
You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from initial planning and mobilisation through to construction, handover and completion.
About the business This is a well-established retail specialist contractor with a turnover of more than £50 million .
They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality retail projects nationwide and have developed long-standing relationships with some of the UK's best-known retailers.
The business is financially strong, well established and has the feel of a family-run company, with a close-knit team and a genuine focus on developing its people.
With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth across its retail division, they are now looking to bring a Graduate Project Manager into their project delivery team.
You will be working alongside experienced Project Managers and construction professionals who will invest time in your development and give you genuine exposure to live projects.
This is not an opportunity where you will simply be given a list of tasks and left to get on with it. You will have experienced people around you who can teach you how projects are actually delivered and give you increasing responsibility as you develop.
If you are looking for a business where you can build a long-term career in project management and eventually take responsibility for delivering your own projects, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Next steps If you are a graduate with a 2:1 degree, a genuine interest in construction and the ambition to build a career in Project Management, I would be keen to speak with you.
You don't need previous retail fit-out experience. The training and support will be there. What matters is that you are organised, proactive, willing to learn and want to develop into a Project Manager.
Apply now and I will give you a call to talk through the role, the projects and the business in more detail.
