Ref: SYN55211

Graduate Project Manager

• Location England, South East, West Sussex, Crawley
• Sector ManufacturingEngineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £27000 - £30000 per annum

Graduate Project Manager – Engineering & Installations

Location: Crawley (office-based with regular UK site travel)
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
Driving licence: Required
Passport: Must be British born due to certain site requirements

We’re working with a leading engineering and manufacturing business that’s expanding its UK Projects Team due to continued growth. They’re looking for a motivated Graduate Project Manager to support the delivery of installation projects across the UK.

This is a great opportunity for a recent engineering or construction graduate (ideally with around one year of post-graduation experience) to begin a career in project management with a company that values development, progression, and practical learning.

The Offer

• Salary between £27,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising by one day per year)
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
• Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development

Graduate Project Manager Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of bespoke engineering and access control installation projects.
• Assist with project documentation, tracking, and reporting to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Liaise with clients, site teams, and contractors to maintain clear and professional communication throughout each project.
• Visit customer sites (pool cars or train travel provided) to oversee progress and support installation teams.
• Prepare risk assessments and technical documentation under the guidance of senior project managers.

Graduate Project Manager Profile

• Must be a British-born national (required due to the nature of the sites).
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Ideally one year of relevant experience (placement or post-graduate role).
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and professional approach.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to sites across the UK.

If you’re a driven graduate looking to develop your career in project management and gain exposure to a wide range of engineering installation projects, we’d like to hear from you.

Press apply now.