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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 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.
AECOM Typical PM Duties
Apprentices are likely to gain exposure to some of the duties outlined below, depending on the stage of the project they are working on.
Inception / Feasibility:
* Co-ordination and 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.
* Reviewing the cost plans prepared by the Cost Consultant.
* 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.
Construction:
* Co-ordinate, chair and minute construction progress meetings.
* Manage the change control process.
* Reporting to the Client on a regular basis.
Completion:
* Oversee and confirm the agreement of final accounts with the Consultant Team and Contractors.
Qualifications
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 from 3 A levels including Maths at Grade C & above.
* An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment.
* Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed on a rolling recruitment basis. You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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