Graduate Programme and Project Manager (5650)

The dedicated programme and project management (PPM) teams offer clients many advantages. Responsible and creative leadership; insights drawn from other sectors; and the confidence of an experienced team, ready to take on the largest and most complex commissions. Arup's huge range of skills and experience means we can spot opportunities others miss.

Our Programme and Project Management team provides professional services across a wide range of strategic and complex projects in many sectors including Water, Industry, Transport, Energy, Infrastructure, Property, Local Government, Sports, Media, and Workplace. 

Some of the professional services we deliver to our clients include: Programme and Project management; Programme / Project Management Office (PMO); Business Transformation; Process Improvement; and Project Controls on complex building & infrastructure projects often, but not exclusively, as part of a multidisciplinary Arup service offering. 

Whether design and construction related, or business strategy and improvement related, our multi-disciplinary approach ensures we provide our clients with consistent, high quality, tailored solutions to meet their complex requirements, which we deliver through our projects and programmes. Skilled at articulating the need and gathering requirements; defining the baseline scope; managing the successful delivery whilst ensuring that budgets and schedules are respected; and transitioning the outputs to end users, Arup Programme & Project Managers are the glue that holds project teams together throughout the lifecycle. Our Midlands-based PPM team across Birmingham and Nottingham is diverse, vibrant, and growing.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established yet growing PPM team with a portfolio of programmes and projects across the Transport, Water, Local Government, and Energy sectors, to name a few. The team are closeknit, social, and supportive.

In your first 18-24 months as a graduate, you will be provided with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects, in varying project management and controls roles, across different sectors, equipping you with an appreciation of the diversity of PPM roles and specialisms available. You will be encouraged to identify the aspects that stimulate you and to pursue your passions.

Professional development and recognition is crucial to your career journey, and you will be supported in preparing a professional development plan that plots your path to becoming a Chartered Project Professional.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for individuals with a bachelor's degree (or higher level) in a relevant engineering, science, commercial, project management or relevant STEM degree.

For This Opportunity, We Are Seeking The Following

• Demonstrable skills in communication and stakeholder management, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration, analytical and decision-making, and adaptability and resilience
• Employment and academic experience in which some of the above skills have been demonstrated (it is not essential that this is through an industry placement)
• Evidence of personal interests in which the above skills have been demonstrated
  
  

We're Looking For

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 15th November 2025

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

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Duplicate applications

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Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.