Cambridge, United Kingdom / London, United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom / Sheffield, United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
Market: Project programme and commercial management, Health, Education
Be part of something bigger. At Mott MacDonald, we believe in creating lasting, positive change. Our Social Infrastructure team sits at the heart of that mission - delivering impactful projects to vulnerable individuals and families across education, early years, health, and social care, uplifting communities and improving lives.
We work in partnership with government departments, local authorities, and service users to shape a better future. From enhancing children’s social care to transforming healthcare, education and supporting future policy development in these areas, our work is as meaningful as it is varied.
Your opportunity to grow and make a difference. As a Graduate Project Manager, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team that values your voice and empowers your development. You’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle - from concept to delivery - gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact from day one.
We’ll support you to:
* Grow your skills through diverse projects and structured development pathways.
* Build your confidence by working alongside experienced professionals who care about your success.
* Make a difference by contributing to projects that prioritise wellbeing, equity, and social value.
What you’ll do: You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, socially impactful projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the administration and coordination of project delivery.
* Assisting in the development of project tools, communications, and tracking systems.
* Contributing to research, event planning, and client reporting.
* Helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Adapting project management approaches to meet the unique needs of each client.
You’ll gain experience across our three core service areas:
* Children and Adult Social Care
* Early Years and Education
* Health
Benefits include:
* Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.
* Supportive environment: Your wellbeing matters. We offer flexible working, mentoring, and mental health support.
* Purpose-driven work: Every project you contribute to will have a tangible impact on society.
* Career development: From day one, you’ll be supported to grow, with access to training, professional networks, and progression opportunities.
Candidate Specification: At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve a degree from a range of disciplines, including but not restricted to:
* Project Management
* Business Studies
* Health, Education, Social Care
* Other related disciplines
We are looking for graduates with the following strengths and behaviours:
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Strong research skills to gather and synthesise information from various sources.
* Teamwork and leadership skills.
* A genuine interest in supporting vulnerable communities and making a positive difference.
* Understanding and commitment to our PRIDE values (Progress; Respect; Integrity; Drive; Excellence).
Equality, diversity and inclusion: We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
What we offer:
* Biannual salary reviews
* A competitive salary
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary
* A flexible benefits scheme
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