Overview
United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure to communities across the UK. We operate in five sectors—water, energy, power, telecoms and property services—under two business areas: Utility Infrastructure and Social Infrastructure. We employ over 2,200 people and work with a broad range of public and private sector clients. We are focused on creating a connected, sustainable future and support the UK’s net zero ambitions by delivering infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and addressing industry skills gaps through formal qualifications and training in the net zero space.
We are a fast-paced, diverse and ambitious business that values challengers, innovation and change. We foster a creative environment that supports personal and professional development.
Job Description
Graduate Project Manager (Energy) – based at our head office in Warrington with regular weekly travel to site and lodging where required. You will support the Project/Contracts Manager to ensure the effective management of the project to achieve targets in safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction, while aligning with Company and divisional objectives and client expectations.
This is a project role and requires collaboration across teams to deliver critical national infrastructure on behalf of UK energy transmission and distribution network owners.
Responsibilities
- Attend pre-start meetings, devise a strategic programme of works at contract start, and continually monitor progress to achieve targets for safety, time, cost, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Produce the overall Project Delivery Plan and associated short-term programmes, updating as needed in collaboration with the Operations/Contracts Manager.
- Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental management; attend Health & Safety meetings, develop Health & Safety Plans, ensure compliance with procedures, and conduct SHEQ and quality audits.
- Ensure HSQ&E activity and reporting are accurate, legally compliant, and within group policies; highlight and resolve concerns where identified.
- Ensure adequate staffing, effective leadership, and high morale with strong two-way communication and teamwork.
- Support the Contracts Manager in managing opportunities and risks; lead by example to maintain United Infrastructure as a centre of excellence.
- Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure alignment of commercial and operations matters.
- Notify and obtain client approval for any work outside the scope of the contract and assess implications of changes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management or a closely related discipline.
- Good IT skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Strong organisation, time management and communication skills.
- Full driving licence or active progress toward one, with expected attainment by start date.
- Willingness to commit to weekly travel to project site and lodging where required.
You must also be available to start full-time by September 2026 and demonstrate:
- Commitment to live and breathe our company values during work and studies.
- Motivation and dedication to successfully complete the graduate programme.
Development & Benefits
Two-year graduate programme with a tailored development pathway aligned to your discipline. You will attend virtual and in-person events to develop business, leadership and technical skills, including professional accreditation. Progression opportunities are available across multiple pathways, with a supportive environment for professional and personal growth. You will have a tailored benefits portal and a generous holiday allowance with a Christmas shutdown.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are proud to be a disability confident employer. For accessibility needs or application support, contact our Early Careers team at earlycareers@unitedinfrastructure.com.
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