Graduate Project Manager - Borehamwood & South East - 2027

Department: Water

Location: Borehamwood

You’ll support the planning and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South East, working as part of a multidisciplinary team based in Borehamwood. You'll assist with the coordination of projects that enhance and maintain critical infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pumping stations, network upgrades and other essential water assets that serve local communities.

You'll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. Working alongside project managers, engineers, commercial teams, clients and site teams, you'll help coordinate project activities, monitor progress, manage risks and support project reporting to ensure successful delivery. The role will involve regular travel to project sites across the South East, providing valuable hands-on experience and exposure to live site environments. As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility, develop key leadership and stakeholder management skills, and play an active role in delivering infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about project management and want to make a real impact through the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure. You'll be curious, proactive and eager to learn, with strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills and an interest in construction, engineering and project delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, coordinating activities and seeing projects progress from planning through to completion. You'll be keen to develop your leadership, stakeholder management and commercial awareness skills while working closely with engineers, project managers, clients and site teams to help deliver infrastructure that supports communities, protects the environment and improves the resilience of the UK's water network.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering or related subject with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to travel and support across various site locations driving licence is essential before starting the role.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands-on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You'll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.

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