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Job Description
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
Why join us?
* 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.
Locations for this opportunity: Cambridge, London, Sheffield, Birmingham or Manchester.
Candidate Specification
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.
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
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs.
What We Offer
* Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised.
* A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them.
* A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things.
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. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
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