About this role
Title: Assistant Project Manager (Graduate) Discipline: Project Management Location: Reading (With Hybrid Working) Why RLB? RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We’re proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success. RLB’s Future Professionals programme, our development scheme for graduates, is designed to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. This comprehensive scheme spans two years for graduates, providing structured training support every step of the way, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects. Participants receive mentoring from chartered professionals and additional training focused on both soft and technical skills, ensuring they are well-equipped to achieve their career and chartership goals. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. As a Graduate Project Manager, you will contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects, gaining valuable experience across different stages of the project lifecycle. You will be supported by experienced professionals, including a dedicated mentor, and provided with the guidance and opportunities needed to achieve professional accreditation. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a strong foundation in construction project management and progress within the profession. Role Responsibilities As a Graduate Project Manager, you will support senior members of the Project Management team in delivering successful outcomes for our clients. Your role will involve contributing to all phases of a project—from the initial concept through design, construction, and into the operational phase of the built asset. You will play a key part in coordinating and communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met. Graduate Project Managers help ensure that the right actions are taken by the right people at the right time, driving projects forward, meeting deadlines, and delivering real value to our clients. Day-to-day duties may include: Regular liaison with clients, consultants, and contractors Supporting procurement processes Assisting Senior and Associate Project Managers Contract administration Managing and maintaining project data Coordinating the wider project team Planning and tracking key tasks and milestones Monitoring and reporting on progress and cost Attending site visits and project meetings Qualifications Degree qualified in any Built Environment course or similar technical discipline Behaviours You will need to demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage your time effectively, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service You will also need to be a team player, comfortable building relationships across multidisciplinary teams