Graduate Project Controls Engineer 2026 in Birmingham

Get started on an exciting and meaningful career path, working on innovative, challenging projects and learning from industry experts as part of PM Group’s world leading multi-discipline team.

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,500 people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors. We are 100% employee owned so work together to make our company successful.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing project objectives in line with the client and ensure goals & timelines are met.
• Execution of projects via an established Quality and Management system.
• Development and management of project schedules and project controls tools.
• Identification of project milestones, monitor & report on same.
• Take responsibility for certain projects or parts of projects, under the guidance of a Project Manager.
• Ensure all work under your supervision is being carried out in line with PM Group’s standards and procedures, and the client’s requirements.
• Take a “hands on” approach to managing your work – developing your technical skills and experience.
• Actively promote and achieve the very highest standards in health and safety through all stages of the project life-cycle.
• Conduct other assignments or tasks when required.

Please note that this role may involve living away during live project periods.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or another related subject.
• Ability to organise, plan and manage time effectively within a fast paced environment.
• A self-starter who displays a ‘can do’ attitude towards tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work in a team project environment.
• Effective communication (verbal or written); to interact and communicate with a varied group of colleagues and clients.
• Commercial awareness or aptitude to develop this.
• Proficient with using a range of IT or Software systems.

What are we offering?

An exciting and meaningful career path, working on innovative, challenging projects and learning from industry experts as part of PM Group’s world leading multi-discipline team. PM Group’s structured Graduate Programme will help you to reach your full potential. As a participant you will have varied and diverse work experiences on office and site based assignments. Our Graduate Programme includes on the job coaching, mentoring, formal learning modules and support for professional status. We offer a competitive salary with opportunities to travel and gain a variety of experiences. It’s not all work. At PM Group we work hard, but we make sure to have fun too!