Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose purpose is to use our expertise for the benefit of our clients and the communities they serve. Our Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme, and commercial management, as well as strategic advisory services across sectors including Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transport, Education, and Health. Apprentices are an important part of how we deliver for our clients, of our talent pipeline and demonstrates the social value of our work. We are seeking a RICS-qualified Apprentice Manager to lead the development of our apprentices in Quantity Surveying (QS), Project Management (PM), and Business Administration. This senior role is key to ensuring apprentices achieve their end point assessment and thrive professionally.
Key responsibilities and duties
* Apprentice Oversight & Guidance: Support apprentices through each stage of their apprenticeship programme, monitor competencies, diaries and progress, and provide expert advice in QS and PM disciplines. Establish and support the APD Apprentices network
* Rotation Coordination: Plan and manage apprentice rotations across APD portfolios, liaising with stakeholders to ensure a well-rounded training experience that gives apprentices the right experience to complete their apprenticeship
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with people managers and RICS counsellors to support apprentices\' development and wellbeing, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution. This includes identifying and supporting suitable RICS counsellors
* Training & Development: Design and deliver tailored training initiatives, workshops, and seminars aligned with industry standards and best practices
* Performance Monitoring: Track apprentice performance, conduct regular scheduled reviews, and report progress to senior management
* Quality Assurance: Liaise with training providers to ensure programmes meet internal needs and external standards (RICS, APM), maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry guidelines
Candidate specification
Qualifications and Experience:
* RICS Qualification: Must be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
* Experience: Extensive experience in the Quantity Surveying (QS) profession and experience of or interest in project management and other related disciplines, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing junior staff
* Knowledge: A strong understanding of UK apprenticeship standards. Strong understanding of RICS frameworks and standards and familiarity and/or interest in Association of Project Management qualifications and training standards
Skills:
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication and organizational abilities
* Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders
* Proficiency in performance monitoring and reporting
Personal Attributes:
* Empathy and Patience: Ability to understand and support the needs of apprentices
* Commitment to Development: Passionate about helping others achieve their professional goals
* Adaptability: Flexible and able to adjust to the changing needs of the apprenticeship program
* Resilience: Championing apprentices and apprenticeships across APD and the wider organisation
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile working
We believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* A wide wellbeing program with support for you and your family.
* Flexible salary options to access a broad range of health benefits, potentially extended to your family.
Financial wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary, with option to increase to 6 x.
* Income protection and return-to-work support for long-term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits, including higher life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes in our independently owned business.
Lifestyle
* Minimum 33-35 days of holiday per year, with buy/sell options through our flexible benefits program.
* Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave; two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid).
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to develop technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
Networks, communities, and social outcomes
* Join groups including our Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Contribute to communities through our social outcomes.
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