Apprentice Construction Project Manager ( Consulting) – September 2025 start

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Company Description AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses, and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee / Apprentice Project Manager to work within our Project Management Consultancy Team. Our project management consultancy service extends to all sectors of the construction industry in the Anglian/Central London regions, so you could be working on projects as diverse as a new hospital development, a new 400 seat theatre building, a sports/swimming centre, a regional airport, a University of Cambridge Research facility, alongside flood protection civil engineering works. Predominantly you will be working within the Cambridge office environment, however, you will have the opportunity to see working construction sites. You will work under the close supervision of senior colleagues and the nature of the work can be fast paced to meet the client and project deadlines. The role requires sound logic, analytical and excellent communication skills. The Project Management Apprenticeship will start in September 2024. You will work towards a Quantity Surveying degree over 4-5 years, with an additional period to allow you to complete your studies and successfully apply for membership of a chartered professional institution. AECOM Typical PM Duties: Apprentices are likely to gain exposure on some of the duties outlined below, however, this will be dependent on the stage of the project they are working on. Inception / Feasibility Co-ordination and the preparation of initial viability studies. Appointing all project consultants including; advising the Client on the terms of consultant appointments and fee structures. Preparing the Project Brief Preparing a Project Execution Plan Establishing a project governance structure including communications, reporting, correspondence and drawings distribution. Establishing the overall budget for the project. Preparing project Cashflows. Design Preparing and maintaining a master programme from inception to completion. Managing the design team and all other consultants. Convene design meetings with the Client and the design team. Chair and minute the meeting. Overseeing the design programme and monitor production of information by the design team. Reviewing the cost plans prepared by the Cost Consultant. Report on progress to the Client regularly. Arranging for the preparation of investigations or other surveys required for design development. Checking that applications for statutory approvals are submitted in accordance with the master programme. Monitoring and reporting on progress of the Consultants and Contractor against the master programme. Assisting with the submission of planning applications and with the co-ordination of negotiations with planning authorities. Prepare a project risk register and manage risks on the project. Procurement: Preparing the project procurement strategy with the Client. Manage the preparation of the Tender documents. Prepare a list of tenderers, sending out tender documents, conducting interviews, preparing tender analysis and tender report. Construction Co-ordinate, chair and minute construction progress meeting. Acting in the role of the Employers Agent or Contract Administrator under the Contract. Manage the change control process. Manage the risk management process. Co-ordinate and manage inspections by the consultants of the design and construction of the works. Monitoring construction progress. Reporting to the Client on a regular basis. Handover, commissioning and building management maintenance: Monitor the preparation, submission and acceptance of the CDM health and safety file, as built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals. Coordinate the handover of the project. Completion Oversee and confirm the agreement of final accounts with the Consultant Team and Contractors. Establish suitable procedures for the notification and rectification of defects during the defect liability period. Qualifications We are seeking A-Level School Leavers or equivalent with the following predicted or secured qualifications: Minimum 112 UCAS tariff points; this is the equivalent to A-Level B-B-C or BTEC National Diploma DMM (1x Distinction and 2x Merits) Minimum GCSE Mathematics & English at Grade 5 (New Structure) or Grade C (Old Structure) or above. Skills: An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment. An aptitude towards good logic, problem solving and strong organizational skills. Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities. Ability to work virtually / remote working. Ability to work as part of a team. Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic. English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills. Professional manner. Full UK driving licence. Additional Information You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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