Graduate Project Manager

Location: Huddersfield

Package: Competitive Salary + Healthcare, Pension & Wellbeing Benefits | EV Scheme Available + Share Scheme
Company: Actemium Automation Huddersfield (Part of VINCI Energies)

Actemium Automation Huddersfield are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in project management within a specialist engineering and automation business.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, engineers, customers and suppliers, you will support the successful delivery of automation projects from initial planning through to completion. You will gain practical experience in project coordination, financial monitoring, stakeholder management, procurement, risk management and project reporting.

The ideal candidate will be organised, commercially aware and keen to learn. You will be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, able to manage competing priorities and motivated to develop your knowledge within a fast-paced project environment.

Key Objectives

• Support the delivery of automation and engineering projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

• Develop a strong understanding of project management principles, processes and controls.

• Build effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, engineers and internal teams.

• Maintain accurate project information, records and reports.

• Support the Project Manager in managing risks, opportunities, actions and project changes.

• Contribute to a safe, collaborative and high-performing project environment.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist with the planning and coordination of automation, control system projects.

• Support the preparation and maintenance of project schedules, plans and action trackers.

• Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas and record actions and decisions.

• Monitor progress against project milestones and escalate potential delays or issues.

• Support the coordination of engineering, installation, commissioning and handover activities.

Commercial & Financial Support

• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and financial reporting.

• Support the monitoring of project expenditure, purchase orders, invoices and variations.

• Help identify commercial risks, opportunities and potential scope changes.

• Maintain accurate project documentation in line with company processes.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Support regular communication with customers and provide clear project updates.

• Develop positive relationships with internal departments, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Assist with the preparation of progress reports, presentations and project correspondence.

• Respond professionally to queries and ensure actions are followed through to completion.

Risk, Quality & Compliance

• Support the identification, assessment and management of project risks and opportunities.

• Assist with maintaining project quality records and ensuring deliverables meet agreed requirements.

• Promote compliance with company procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry standards.

• Support safe working practices and contribute to the Actemium health, safety and environmental culture.

Learning & Development

• Work closely with experienced Project Managers and technical specialists to develop practical project management skills.

• Build knowledge of industrial automation, control systems and electrical engineering projects.

• Participate in training, mentoring and professional development activities.

• Work towards relevant project management qualifications and professional development goals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or a related subject.

• Applicants who have recently graduated, are encouraged to apply.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in project management and engineering delivery.

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships with stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness and an interest in budgets, costs and project performance.

• Self-motivated, proactive and willing to learn.

• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when required.

• Previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing, construction or project environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Actemium Automation Huddersfield?

• Structured support and development for a career in project management.

• Opportunity to work on varied automation, control and electrical engineering projects.

• Hands-on experience working with experienced technical and project professionals.

• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within a growing engineering business.

• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

About Us
Actemium Automation Huddersfield is part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI and delivers specialist automation, control systems and electrical engineering solutions for customers across a range of industrial sectors. We combine technical expertise, project delivery capability and collaborative working to provide safe, reliable and sustainable solutions.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.