Graduate Project Manager (Nuclear) - Cumbria - June 27 onwards start

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Job Description Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team in our West Lakes, Cumbria office we are looking to enhance our capabilities and are seeking to recruit a Graduate Project Manager to work on high profile projects for a June 27 onwards start. We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in the nuclear sector. About our Team You will be part of an exciting and diverse team, supporting us to successfully manage and deliver projects. Working closely with other AECOM Project Managers and the Engineering Teams, you will be supporting the management of external client/s for the progress, commercial and contractual responsibilities of projects. Here's what you'll do: Our Nuclear Project Management Graduates are engaged in teams and work with experienced Project Managers who guide and mentor them during their time at AECOM. Selected candidates will be enrolled on our Graduate Development Programme and can develop their skills within a supporting environment which encourages challenge and collaborative behaviours. Candidates will support delivery across a complex and diverse nuclear portfolio: Supporting in and leading delivery of small projects or workstreams as part of larger projects Engaging with and managing client and internal stakeholders Management of cost reporting, budgeting and invoicing. Supporting Development and management of project plans Preparation and presentation of project reporting for management Supporting preparation of tender responses Enjoy the Perks At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Here is what you will get from us! On the job support and learning When a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries. Graduate Development Programme Our 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADVANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions. We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines, each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work. See our digital early careers e-brochure here Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business and/or Project Management 2:1 (or equivalent) Master’s degree in Engineering, Business and/or Project Management 2:1 (or equivalent) would be an advantage. Modules in Nuclear would be an advantage Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint – MS Project or Primavera an advantage Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss issues and capture feedback Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus Good analytic and numeracy skills with the ability to understand and present data Has a problem-solving approach to work and can support project managers in finding solutions Prioritises activities effectively and seeks out clarification when needed Full UK driving license or equivalent that permits driving in the UK would be an advantage. Travel to other UK company sites and some international travel may be necessary as part of the role Ability to meet security clearance in the UK We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Additional Information Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK and meet the requirements for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and security clearance in the UK. Before joining, you will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted. If you are dual national, we will need you to provide details when you apply If you have left the UK for more than 1 month in the last 3 years, we will need to understand where you went and for how long. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a