2027 Graduate Project Manager
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Project Management Graduate
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Interview date: November/December 2026
Start date: July \- September 2027
We are looking for ambitious students with a background in/knowledge of the sector to join our growing Building Consultancy teams on a 3\-year Graduate Programme.
We are seeking ambitious Graduates to join our Building Consultancy team. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career within a fast\-paced and highly regarded Building Consultancy team, working with a diverse range of clients, assets and projects across the UK.
Our Project Management graduate programme is designed to challenge and support you from day one. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of projects, developing both your technical expertise and commercial awareness through hands\-on experience in project delivery, programme management, procurement, contract administration, stakeholder engagement and development monitoring. Working alongside experienced project managers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your development while playing an active role in delivering successful outcomes for clients.
Project management offers a dynamic and rewarding career where no two projects are the same. From coordinating complex developments and managing project teams to overseeing budgets, programmes and risk, the work is varied, fast\-paced and client\-focused. It's an ideal environment for individuals who enjoy organisation, problem\-solving and bringing people together to achieve a common goal. In return, you'll benefit from early responsibility, exposure to high\-profile projects across a range of sectors and the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's leading property and construction professionals.
Alongside practical experience, you'll receive structured APC support, including guidance from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, technical training and access to a network of colleagues committed to helping you achieve chartership.
At Carter Jonas, clients are at the heart of everything we do. From attending meetings and preparing reports to contributing to strategic advice, you'll play an active role in delivering an exceptional client experience while building the skills, confidence and expertise needed for a successful career in Building Surveying.
Main tasks:
- Monitoring of construction activities
- Reporting on site activities and progress
- Programming and scheduling of activities
- Negotiation and engagement with stakeholders
- Assisting the activities of Project Managers onsite
- Attending any relevant meetings
- Property valuations
- Contract management
What will it take to be successful?
We are looking for forward thinking students with a can\-do attitude, who have the ability to manage multiple projects and deal with a variety of work. You will ideally be studying for a RICS accredited degree. Previous experience gained through placements, internships or work experience within the property sector will help you stand out.
Candidates will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with others, and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite. Given the nature of the role and the need to travel to client sites and properties, a full UK driving licence is essential.
Our promise to you:
We offer a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your knowledge of all aspects of Project Management in our offices. Independence and individual responsibility will develop as candidates gain experience throughout the 3\-year Graduate Programme.
At Carter Jonas, we're committed to supporting graduates and placement students throughout their professional development. Those working towards the APC will benefit from a structured training programme designed to develop the technical knowledge, professional competencies and confidence required to achieve chartership.
Our APC candidates receive support from dedicated supervisors and counsellors, alongside access to workshops, mock assessments, networking opportunities and learning sessions delivered by experienced colleagues from across the business. Candidates also benefit from insights and guidance from recently qualified surveyors, helping them navigate the APC process with confidence.
This collaborative approach ensures candidates are well supported throughout their journey, while gaining exposure to a diverse range of work and experiences that contribute towards their professional development. APC support and funding are available to those undertaking an eligible RICS\-accredited pathway.
Application process
You will be asked to respond to a number of questions about your work experience as well as your motivations and interest in a career in property as well as any extracurricular activities. We ask you to provide reference contact details, one educational and one employment. If successful, you will be invited to attend an interview in November/December.
AI use in our recruitment process
At Carter Jonas we support the advancements in technology to help grow our business. However, people remain at the core of who we are, and this is instilled into our recruitment process. You may utilise artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to support you during the application process , however, as with any application all information submitted must be factually accurate and all examples provided must be taken directly from your own experience. All presented information will be assessed at interview. Any applications where factual inaccuracy, plagiarism or copying of examples/answers from internet sources is detected will be withdrawn from the process.
Application deadline: 12th October 2026
Win a 2027 Internship place!
You can have the chance to win an internship with us next summer! We are offering one student a chance to join us for a 4\-week paid internship. To enter, please complete the form by 16th of October 2026\. The winner will be drawn at random on 23rd October 2026\.
https://carterjonasnews.co.uk/p/4EM\-1SME/careers\-fair\-competition\-2026 Applicants should be studying at a university to be considered.
Terms and Conditions can be found here: https://www.carterjonas.co.uk/policies/careers\-fair\-terms\-conditions
Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
London Chapel Place
Why choose us?
We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.
About us:
Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.
Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long\-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.
We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.
Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.
Our values:
- Approachable – We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
- Effective – We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
- Ambitious – We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm
- Communication \- Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
- People \- Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
- Business Development \& Client Care \- Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
- Use of Technology \- Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
- Teamwork \- Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co\-operate to achieve business
- Personal Effectiveness \& Productivity\- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.
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