Graduate Project Manager – Reading

About the Opportunity

Graduate Project Manager (Business Pathway)

Location: Reading

Type: On Site

Starting Salary: £28,900

About Grayce

Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high-performing early career talent across major programmes of work.

Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working on business transformation initiatives, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to large-scale change programmes.

You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.

Responsibilities

• Supporting project delivery from planning through to execution and evaluation.
• Managing timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitoring and reporting project progress to senior managers.
• Helping to define scope, break down tasks and ensure everything runs smoothly.
• Finding smart solutions to blockers and bottlenecks.
• Learning and applying industry tools such as Agile or Waterfall methodology.

As a Project Manager, you’ll be the glue that holds the project together. A key contact who keeps everything on track, ensures everyone’s aligned and communicates progress clearly to all stakeholders.

About You

What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Eligibility

Locations are updated regularly based on client demand. This opportunity is based in Reading and requires an on-site presence.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.
• Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.
• Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.
• Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.
• Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.

About Company

Our salaries are dictated by location and client. Significant annual salary increases.