Graduate Consultant in Bristol

Fast Track Consultant (FTC) Graduate Programme – Project Professionals. £30,000 + mid programme performance pay review + £3000 bonus upon completion. Hybrid working. The i3Works FTC programme has been designed to accelerate the development of future project professionals within Defence, Central Government, and other complex environments. The programme combines hands‑on experience with industry‑leading qualifications to build a strong foundation of skills and expertise.

Participants benefit from:

• Dedicated study time to support obtaining qualifications
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across all levels, contributing to business activities such as bids and tenders
• One‑to‑one coaching throughout the programme
• Involvement in the delivery of a project with a local charity

Our Fast Track Consultants are highly valued from day one and are expected to demonstrate motivation, commitment, and a passion for continuous learning.

About i3Works: Founded in 2014, i3Works is a dynamic and rapidly growing management consultancy operating in fast‑paced digital environments. We specialise in:

• Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management (P3M)
• Project Controls
• Business Change and Transformation
• Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT)

The Role: As a Fast Track Consultant, you will develop a solid grounding in modern project management methodologies and approaches. You will gain a broad range of experience and have the opportunity to deliver internal initiatives as well as client‑facing work. Upon completion of the programme – and subject to performance – graduates will be promoted to Consultant level to further progress their careers within our company.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting delivery of key projects, working with clients and colleagues in multi‑disciplinary teams
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Applying methodologies from project management, business change, project controls and agile disciplines
• Developing new skills and gaining industry‑recognised qualifications
• Take ownership of a collaborative project with a local charity, working closely with the charity to deliver meaningful, positive impact
• Collaborating with colleagues on internal projects and initiatives

We are looking for highly motivated and self‑starting graduates who are analytical, take pride in their work, and enjoy a challenge. We welcome applications from graduates of STEM, Project Management, Business Management, and related disciplines (2:1 or above) within the last 5 years.

Key Behaviours and Skills:

• Effective at engaging with stakeholders of varying seniority to achieve desired outcomes
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Proactive and self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Commitment to continuous learning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and teamworking abilities

The following are advantageous but not essential:

• Interest or knowledge of Defence and/or the Public Sector
• Experience managing your own project

Location Requirements: Hybrid Working. Initially HQ (Bristol) based 4 days a week. Once deployed client side, our consultants are expected to work on site in accordance with our clients' requirements, normally 3 days a week on site. We require our people to be based within 50 miles of our Bristol office (62 Queens Square, BS1 4JZ). A driving licence and access to your own vehicle is advised as travel to client sites across the UK is required, including areas with limited public transport.

Our Core Values & Behaviours: Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through the expected behaviours of our consultants:

• Purposeful: Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers. Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works. Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly.
• Dynamic: Curious - Is future‑focused, inquisitive, and open‑minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organization. Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.
• Supportive: Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation. Role Model - Consistently leads by example.

Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and hold BPSS and SC clearance. Applicants must have lived in the UK for the past five years without extended periods abroad and hold the right to work in the UK indefinitely (we cannot sponsor visas).

Next Steps: The application process requires you to record a video and/or upload a covering letter. A video helps us to get to know you better but if you prefer or are in a situation where that is not possible, please upload a covering letter. At least one will be required for your application to be continued.

Application process:

• Closing Date: 15th March 2026
• Assessment Day in Bristol: 30th April 2026
• Start Date: 7th September 2026

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence.