* Full-time
* State/Province: Cambridgeshire
* Business Group: DCS
* Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
* Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
* Work Location Model: Hybrid
* Operating Group: International
* Primary Location: UK - Cambridge - Wellbrook Court
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.
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.
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.
AECOM Typical PM Duties:
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, checking that consultants’ responsibilities are clearly stated, making recommendations concerning the novation of consultants to the contractor, advising on the need for warranties and professional indemnity insurances.
* Preparing the Project Brief
* Preparing a Project Execution Plan
* Establishing a project governance structure including communications, reporting, correspondence and drawings distribution, authorization procedures, meetings structure.
* 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, including tendering and appointing.
* 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 masterprogramme.
* Assisting with the submission of planning applications and with the coordination 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, establishing any Client procedures for the selection and method of appointment of the Contractor.
* Manage the preparation of the Tender documents, including, monitor the Consultants in the preparation and assembly of the Employer’s Requirements.
* Prepare a list of tenderers, sending out tender documents, conducting interviews, preparing tender analysis and tender report.
Construction
* Co-ordinate, chair and minuting construction progress meeting, including monitoring consultant meetings
* Acting in the role of the Employer’s 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, maintenance agreements and guarantees.
* Coordinate the handover of the project, and on the logistics of taking possession 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 and for the final inspection of the project at the end of that period.
Qualifications
Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
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
We’ll provide you with all the tools and support you need to work towards your professional development ambitions. We’ll push you to achieve the highest standards. You will be assigned a line manager to support and guide your development.
There’ll be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.
Training will be provided in both discipline specific and general office/ business skills with REVIT being a key piece of software where focused training will be provided following an initial assessment to be undertaken as part of the recruitment process, from which we can target key areas for support and development.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will 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 this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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