Graduate Project Manager

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
• We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations.
• We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
• We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Telent, part of M Group, is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

From the roads you drive on to the networks you rely on, our solutions are embedded in the everyday lives of millions supporting the delivery of vital public services. With decades of expertise in mission-critical communications and infrastructure technology, we are at the forefront of the digital revolution.

The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.

About the role

We’re looking for Project Management Graduates to join Telent, where you will apply your existing knowledge and skills working on real projects, whilst learning new skills along the way. You’ll gain practical experience by working on projects throughout their life cycle in a dynamic and growing industry sector, having responsibility for finance, risk management, stakeholder management, reporting and producing documentation.

This role will require flexibility to meet the customer needs, so it will be a hybrid role with a blend of office based, home working and some site-based activity.

What you'll be doing:

• Work on live projects alongside experienced Project Managers
• Gain an understanding of the Telent Project Lifecycle, and how projects are delivered within the framework
• Build experience with safety, quality and risk management
• Gain experience in financial control within project delivery
• Build your network of stakeholders within the business

Our structured graduate programme is all about helping you grow into one of our future leaders. We’ll give you challenges that stretch you, chances to learn new skills, and all the support you need along the way.

As an M Group Graduate, you can look forward to:

• Tailored development workshops with monthly bite-sized virtual sessions and quarterly face-to-face events, plus teambuilding activities to grow your confidence, build leadership skills and connect with people from across the business.
• The Early Careers Network run by graduates and apprentices like you, where you can share ideas, work together and get involved in exciting projects.
• A strong support network with our Early Careers team and colleagues ready to guide you, answer your questions and cheer you on.
• Support for your professional development with advice and resources to help you work towards your professional qualifications.

What you'll bring

• We’re looking for a recent Graduate that has studied Project Management, Business Management or STEM focused Management degree
• A flair for solving complex technical issues and can identify and understand risk to a Project
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with proven team working and leadership abilities
• Self-motivation, able to work on your own initiative and under pressure
• Practical use of Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK Driving Licence would be desirable

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to 1,000’s of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

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