Graduate Consultant

To be considered for this role please submit a CV and Cover Letter detailing why you think you would fit at Blueprint.

Here at Blueprint we are enjoying exciting growth of our Project Controls team across the UK. As part of our continued growth strategy, we're looking for talented and ambitious graduates to join our specialist and innovative consultancy. We can offer you expert-led training, qualifications and a career in one of the most in demand industry sectors in the UK. At Blueprint you will benefit from our supportive, nurturing, working environment which will give you the platform to achieve your career ambitions within Project Controls.

Please take some time to read through this profile and if you feel you're a good fit we'd love to speak to you.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree 2.1 or higher

The Opportunity:

As a specialist SME consultancy, Blueprint offers you the opportunity to learn from our subject matter experts, with some of the brightest minds in Project Controls. During your first 12 months with us at Blueprint you will progress through our 'Blueprint Academy' a carefully developed externally accredited Project Controls consultancy pathway. This will equip you with all the skills and tools you need to work on some of the UK's most exciting Engineering and Construction projects. You will also be placed onto client projects within a Blueprint team enabling you to grow as a consultant in a safe environment.

We are proud to be an ECITB (Engineering, Construction Industry Training Board) approved training provider meaning our training and trainers are accredited by an industry body. This means you get official certificates/qualifications for running through our programme and that you have credible trainers.

The programme will cover all aspects of project controls across the full lifecycle of project delivery. There are 16 modules that are outlined below. Soft skills training will also be carried out throughout the academy.

Your first 6 months will be focused on this pathway with tutorials and built in exercises. Your next 6 months will entail a combination of completing your academy modules and working part time on client projects. Your final 6 months will be working full time on client projects where you will be putting the theory you've learnt into practice.

In addition to our expert 'in-house' training you will also benefit from a range of external qualifications aligned with your chosen career pathway. Examples of these include;

Association of Project Management (APM) Project Management Fundamentals

APM Project Management Qualification

APM Project Planning and Control

Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals/Advanced Courses

Throughout your Academy journey you will have plenty of support from our expert team. You will be assigned a 'buddy' who has successfully completed the academy programme previously. A dedicated mentor who will be one of the more senior members of the Blueprint team and your line manager who will support you with all other aspects of your role and employment.

Progression:

You will benefit from regular reviews and feedback and once your Blueprint Academy work has been successfully completed you will be assessed for your promotion to a qualified Junior Consultant. From here, goals and pathways for your future career will be agreed. This will be a bespoke development plan and you will receive ongoing support to progress your career in Project Controls.

Company Culture:

At Blueprint we pride ourselves on our culture and live by our values. Our people are the beating heart of our organisation and we do everything we can to maintain a positive and happy working environment where our ambitious people can succeed. We do things in the right way and actively encourage curiosity and ambition in everything we do. Every person in our team has a voice and can help us to shape a positive future together.

We like to enjoy ourselves so we encourage team engagement and have an active social calendar. We have 4 company away days per year which take shape as an exciting team building activity in the daytime and then an evening meal and an overnight stay in a hotel. We have an executive box at Gloucester rugby club and complimentary tickets are offered to staff to enjoy.

Having an integrated team who can all enjoy social time together is especially important to us, and we hope that's something you'll want to be a part of

Remunerations Package:

£28,000 rising to £35,000 upon successful completion of the programme

Holiday allowance is 25 days a year + bank holidays. Up to 5 extra days can be bought/sold.

2 extra days given after 2 years, 5 extra days after 5 years.

Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions.

Bonus Scheme that you will be eligible for after promotion to Junior Consultant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Blueprint Project Solutions Graduate Consultant

Expected start date: 08/09/2026