Actemium Automation - Graduate Project Manager in Peterborough

Package – Competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits, including pension scheme, share scheme, health cash plan, and ongoing professional development.

Locations – Waterlooville, Hampshire - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire - Huddersfield, Yorkshire

Start Date – September 2026

Join Actemium Automation (part of VINCI Energies) as a Graduate Project Manager and begin your career delivering engineering projects across manufacturing, utilities and industrial sectors. This is an exciting early‑career opportunity for a motivated, organised and commercially aware graduate to support project delivery and grow into a fully competent Project Manager within a supportive, safety‑focused environment.

Role Overview – Graduate Project Manager

As a Graduate Project Manager you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects from tender handover through to close‑out. You will work closely with senior project managers, engineering, procurement and delivery teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget while developing technical and commercial skills.

Key Responsibilities – Project Support, Coordination & Reporting

• Assist senior Project Managers with planning, scheduling and resource allocation
• Coordinate project activities between engineering, procurement, manufacturing and on‑site teams
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular status reports, risk registers and change notices
• Support cost control, invoice review and tracking against budget
• Attend site meetings and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers where required
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality procedures on all activities

What We’re Looking For – Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A recent graduate in Engineering, Project Management, Business or a related discipline
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills and the confidence to engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with basic commercial awareness and an interest in project finance and control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project or similar is desirable
• Full UK driving licence preferred

Why Join Actemium? – Career Development & Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits including pension scheme, share scheme and health cash plan
• Structured graduate development programme with on‑the‑job coaching and formal training
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and the opportunity to progress into a Project Manager role
• Inclusive, safety‑first culture supported by VINCI Energies and a network of technical experts
• Work with modern systems and be involved in delivering projects for leading UK industrial customers

Additional Information – Application & Recruitment Details

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or need additional support, please let us know so we can accommodate your individual requirements.

Eligibility to Work in the UK – While we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, this role is only available to individuals who already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship or accept post‑graduate visas at this time.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in the Graduate Project Manager role and what you would bring to Actemium.