Graduate Project Manager (Site Development)

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards. It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance. Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

The Role

A great opportunity is available for a Graduate Project Manager to join our Site Development and Projects team. You will work on a variety of projects across our ongoing campus redevelopment by supporting the wider Development team in successful delivery of projects from concept to completion and support the wider Estates department in seamless handover back to the business.

The role will work closely with the entire Estates department to successfully deliver the concept to completion life cycle of the client managed projects we undertake here at Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix. The successful candidate will need to embed themselves into the team to provide continued support across various points of project delivery, including but not limited to administration, process improvement, stakeholder engagement, contractor and consultant management, project delivery.

We will ask that you challenge yourself and drive for continuous improvement in what is a fast-paced performance-oriented team environment. In return, we will create an environment where you can develop your skills and knowledge, with room to make mistakes and learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Assisting with project planning, programming, and procurement.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, external consultants and contractors.
• Assisting with budget planning, timelines and risk management.
• Supporting with project administration, including document control through project lifecycle.
• Contributing to contract administration and project reporting.
• Ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of departmental processes to ensure the effective delivery of projects.
• Raise Purchase orders and control delivery of direct supply items for client fit out.
• Support with regular reporting to senior management and project stakeholders on progress and budgets.
• Liaison with wider Estates department to enable smooth operation and handover at completion.

About You

Essential:

• A degree (2:1 minimum grade) or similar qualification in the field of construction or the built environment.
• Creative, proactive, pragmatic with good problem-solving skills.
• High level of commitment and self-responsibility with the ability and confidence to work independently whilst showing a tenacious approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently through all levels of the Team.

Desirable:

• Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management tool, with wider Microsoft office suite literacy particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• RICS, CIOB, or other relevant construction body approved Degree, with student membership and intent to become accredited.
• Construction specific software systems (e.g. AutoCAD, BIM, etc.)
• Familiarity of Building regulations, Planning consents, Landlord approvals, CDM, general construction tendering processes.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further. From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Next Steps

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV.

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):

Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.

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