Graduate Project Manager

Laying the Foundations – Purpose of the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Project Manager to join the London office. Whether you are a recent graduate, or already have some experience, you will be part of an expanding team working on a wide range of building surveying disciplines in a commercial environment. You will be part of a very supportive environment with full support provided to achieve your APC, which includes attending our corporate graduate training sessions, bringing together national experts to up skill both TFT and client graduates.

TFT is passionate about people development and will provide you with excellent and progressive career opportunities, alongside sponsored learning.

Key Responsibilities

TFT has an enviable client list and you will work with institutional funds such as M&G, L&G & Aviva among others. You will have the opportunity to work on a mix of professional and project work including:

1.0 Assist Project Management colleagues in the overall direction, planning, control, delivery and completion of specific projects or tasks

2.0 Demonstrate an understanding of a client’s requirements and assist in meetings including taking and producing minutes

3.0 Project administration duties including managing fee schedules and processing payments for the whole consultant team

4.0 Creation of base project management tools including project programmes and risk registers.

5.0 Learn to project manage developments

6.0 Build relationships with multi-disciplinary teams

7.0 Work on a wide range of projects to build your APC diary with full support from colleagues

8.0 Assist lead project manager with management and closure of all live project items

Your Toolkit – Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant BSc Building Surveying, Project Management or Quantity Surveying degree or enrolled on an RICS‑accredited apprenticeship.

• Must be a good team player but able to work independently

• Driven and ambitious to achieve

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Organised, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365; willingness to learn TFT systems and use them accordingly (Core document management systems, SharePoint etc).

Desirable

• Placement or work experience in the built environment/commercial BS/PM firm

• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).

Blueprints for Success – Core Competencies

Commercial

• Demonstrate a developing commercial outlook in day‑to‑day tasks.

• Learn and practise fee allocations and updating personal fee sheet.

• Work to agreed deadlines and quality standards.

• Learn how fee allocation and forecasting work within the team.

Colleagues

• Be proactive in seeking guidance from specialists across TFT to develop knowledge.

• Spend time with key people across the business to understand service lines.

• Contribute positively to team culture and collaboration.

Client Relationships

• Develop professional communication skills and client service awareness.

• Support client meetings and follow‑up actions under supervision.

Technology

• Learn and effectively use our systems (Core, SharePoint, Egnyte, Absorb and templates)

• Complete all mandatory Absorb & health and safety modules.

Personal & Professional Development

• Hold a relevant degree or be enrolled on an RICS‑accredited apprenticeship.

• Self‑driven approach to APC diary and achieving APC within 30 months.

• Self‑motivated learning (e.g., decarbonisation).

• B Corp ethos awareness and engagement.

Our Solid Foundations – Behaviours & Values

TFT Behaviours

• Professional, proactive and accountable.

• Collaborative and supportive with colleagues.

• Client‑focused with a positive communication style.

• Committed to learning, growth and sharing knowledge.

B Corp Values

• Act ethically and responsibly in all professional activities.

• Demonstrate care for people — colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Make decisions that contribute positively to environmental sustainability.

• Promote inclusivity, fairness and respect in the workplace.

• Support TFT’s mission to be a force for good within the built environment sector.

• Engage with B Corp initiatives, learning resources and improvement actions.

What we offer – Package indicators

• Competitive salary offered plus benefits:

o Discretionary bonus scheme

o Private Health Care (after 6 months)

o Personal Accident cover

o Life Assurance

o 25 days’ holiday

o Employee Assistance Programme

o Flexible working opportunities

o Charity leave

o Company pension scheme

o And on completion of probationary period:

• Cycle scheme
• interest free season ticket loan

About TFT

TFT is the leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset & Engineering and Sustainability consultants. We place the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything we do.

We’re proud of our reputation for integrity and delivering work of the highest quality, blended with commercial pragmatism. We offer a strong track record across all commercial property sectors, advising investors, developers, occupiers and owners on maximising best property asset values. Diversity and strength in depth is important to us. Whether it be a technical thought leader with a career’s experience – or a recently qualified rising star – in today’s risk averse world you need people on your side with a reputation for diligence, transparency, intellect and commercial insight. Clients see TFT as large enough to provide the expertise and resources to get the best from their portfolios, and small enough for it to matter personally.

We have over 220 partners and employees operating from a network of offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Guildford, London, Manchester, Leeds and Southampton.