Your role:
We are looking for a Graduate Project Manager to be based in Cardiff, joining our 2025 Graduate Programme.
Working alongside senior project managers and technical leads, you will play an important role in delivering complex projects to our high-profile clients in the water sector. You will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in understanding and managing project requirements, from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling and client relationship management.
Your day to day could include supporting senior team members in proposal development, managing project costs and schedules, preparing and delivering client reports, conducting client meetings, facilitating team meetings, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves proactive problem-solving related to client and resource challenges.
You’ll be supported in your journey with the opportunity to work towards accreditation with the Association of Project Managers (APM).
Take a look at our Water business line here:- Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Senior Project Managers here:- My Stantec Story: Pauline Hann
About you:
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering Management (or equivalent), and a keen interest in the water industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-
●A Thinker: Evaluating options by understanding context and risks, navigating ambiguity and putting forward your thoughts and ideas.
●A Striver: exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You’ll be motivated and proactive in your work, having the desire to make a real difference.
●A Planner: Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach.
●An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
●A Multi-Tasker: Thinking about more than one task at a time, while still having an eye for detail.
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
What we can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Private medical insurance
- A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
- Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
- Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
- A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Interviews for this position are anticipated to take place in November 2024. Please note that this is a tentative schedule, and the exact dates may vary.
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