2026 Uk Graduate IT Project Management Career Path

**Location**
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

**Country**
- United Kingdom

**Contract type**
- Permanent

**Work pattern**
- Full Time

**Market**
- Various

**Discipline**
- Project programme and commercial management, Information technology

**Job ref**
- 11814

**Recruiter contact**

Turn your ambition into action - and shape your future with us.

Lead Change, Empower Innovation, Deliver Impact. Shape the future of technology at Mott MacDonald.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe that technology is a catalyst for progress. As a Graduate IT Project Manager, you’ll join our dynamic Project Delivery Team within the IT Department, helping to drive global initiatives that enhance infrastructure, empower people, and improve lives.

This is more than a graduate role—it’s a chance to grow into a trusted leader, supported by experienced mentors and surrounded by a collaborative, inclusive team. You’ll be empowered to take ownership, build relationships, and deliver projects that make a real difference across our global business.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of projects—ranging from infrastructure and software development to asset management—gaining hands-on experience and developing the skills to lead with confidence and purpose.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Project Planning & Delivery - Learn to plan and manage projects of varying scale, ensuring scope, budget, timeline, resources, and quality are aligned to deliver meaningful outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Act as a key interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration across disciplines.
- Team Coordination - Support the coordination of internal resources and third-party contractors, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication.
- Documentation & Reporting - Contribute to project documentation, plans, and progress reports that support transparency and informed decision-making.
- Continuous Improvement - Participate in the evolution of our Project Management Office, helping to refine processes, improve quality, and accelerate delivery.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience **(excluding placements)** and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one, in one of the following degree disciplines:

- IT or Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Project Management related field

We are looking for graduates with the following skills and characteristics:

- Experienced or demonstratable knowledge of both waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
- Good working knowledge of project planning software such as Microsoft Project.
- Customer service skills an asset.
- Ability to take ownership, lead and execute the correct actions.
- Proactive self-starter, self-directed and driven to excellence in all aspects of role.
- Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.
- Strong influence and interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information.
- Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
- Ability to cope with changes in circumstances and think in creative ways to solve the issues.
- Methodical approach to problem solving
- Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.

It would be beneficial if you have achieved or are working towards formal Project Management certification such as Prince2, AgilePM, Prince2 Agile or PMP.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

**About your development**

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme - Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long-lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about
- Our Purpose
and the difference we can make

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get:

- Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
- A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we wi