Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Project Manager to work within our project management consultancy team. The Project Management Apprenticeship will start in September 2025 predominately based within the Birmingham office. 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.
As part of the Apprenticeship, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Construction site Management degree with Birmingham City University & following successful completion of the degree, and upon achievement of the experience requirements, you will sit the Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Over the course of the apprenticeship programme you will have dedicated study days provided and access to a range of online and blended learning tools.
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch.
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.
* Preparing the Project Brief.
* Preparing a Project Execution Plan.
* Establishing a project governance structure.
* Establishing the overall budget for the project.
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.
* 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.
* 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.
Construction:
* Co-ordinate, chair and minute construction progress meetings.
* Manage the change control process.
* 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.
* 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.
Qualifications
Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
* One of the following Construction related qualifications - HNC Construction or equivalent or Level 4 Construction Technician Standard Apprenticeship
* Minimum of grade 4 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent).
PLUS:
* 112 UCAS points. 3 A levels to include Maths at Grade C & above.
* An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#J-18808-Ljbffr