* Full-time
* State/Province: London, City of
* Business Group: DCS
* Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
* Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
* Work Location Model: Hybrid
* Operating Group: International
* Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower
Job Description
Project Management Apprentice - London and South East team
AECOM is a global consulting firm, working with clients to solve complex challenges and create lasting legacies. We design, build, finance and operate projects for governments, businesses and organisations in more than 150 countries. The Project Management team sits within the Buildings + Places business line, our responsibility is to help clients go beyond just delivering projects on time and on budget.
The Project Management Apprenticeship will start in September 2026 predominately based within the London 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.
As part of the Apprenticeship, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Construction Management with University College of Estate Management (UCEM). 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 (RICS). Over the course of the four‑year apprenticeship programme, you will have dedicated study days provided and access to a range of online and blended learning tools.
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to undertake a 6‑month rotation with a Contractor that partners with AECOM, exposing you to working in a contracting and construction environment.
What We Offer
Our project management teams are involved in some of the most innovative projects of our time, addressing the challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We expect our project managers to have a passion for sustainability and its impact on the built environment.
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 programmes supported by company leadership.
What We Deliver
We work on a multitude of projects, ranging from residential, commercial, public sector, healthcare and beyond. For example:
* British Land and AustralianSuper’s Canada Water Masterplan – a first new town centre in London in 50 years with 3,000 net zero carbon homes and 2 million sq ft of workspace.
* 22 Bishopsgate – the tallest building in the City of London, delivering 1.4 million sq ft of office space.
* Serpentine Pavilion in Kensington Gardens – a world‑class architectural exhibition.
* Moorefield Eye Hospital – The Oriel – a joint initiative to create a world‑class eye health facility in London’s King’s Cross.
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
* Coordinate and prepare initial viability studies.
* Appoint project consultants, advise the client on appointment terms, fee structures, and consultant responsibilities.
* Prepare the Project Brief and Project Execution Plan.
* Establish project processes, including communication, reporting, correspondence, drawings distribution, authorisation procedures, and meeting structures.
* Set the overall project budget and prepare project cashflows.
Design
* Develop and maintain the master programme from start to finish.
* Manage the design team and consultants, chair design meetings and record minutes.
* Oversee design progress, monitor information production, and review cost plans.
* Report regularly on project progress to the client.
* Coordinate required surveys, tendering, and appointments.
* Ensure timely submission of statutory approvals.
* Track consultant and contractor progress against the master programme.
* Assist with planning applications and negotiations with authorities.
* Manage the project risk register.
Procurement
* Develop the procurement strategy and contractor appointment procedures with the client.
* Oversee tender document preparation and consultant coordination.
* Manage tender distribution, interviews, and analysis.
Construction
* Chair and minute construction progress meetings.
* Act as Employers Agent or Contract Administrator.
* Manage change control and risk management processes.
Handover, commissioning and building management maintenance
* Monitor the preparation and acceptance of the CDM health and safety file, as‑built drawings, manuals, maintenance agreements, and guarantees.
* Coordinate project handover and logistics of possession.
Completion
* Oversee and confirm final account agreements with consultants and contractors.
* Establish procedures for defect notification, rectification, and final inspection during the defect liability period.
Sustainability
* Weave sustainable development solutions into the daily activities of our clients, to assist in making better decisions around investment, corporate strategies, supply chains and procurement across all sectors.
Social Value
* Embed social value principles into all your work for clients to improve social outcomes that provide uplift for individuals, communities and society in general.
* Advance greater equity, ED&I within AECOM and beyond by building diverse talent, expanding understanding, enriching communities and thinking without limits.
* Extend your social value contributions through employee‑driven community investments, including strategic nonprofit partnerships, pro bono work, skills‑based volunteering and philanthropy.
Qualifications
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A‑Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
* Minimum 96 UCAS points (or equivalent).
* Minimum grade ‘C’ Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent).
* An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment.
* An aptitude toward 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/remotely.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
* English language proficiency, holding excellent communication skills.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using the email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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