2023 Apprenticeship - Project Management - Transport (Rail, Highways and Ports) - Cornwall MACE LIMITED

Mace offers its clients a fully comprehensive project management consultancy service supporting the development and implementation of major transport projects. We provide a flexible and highly bespoke service based on a well-proven formula for delivery whilst studying for the Chartered Surveyor L6 apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 02 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm. Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm. Due to the nature of construction you may be expected to work additional hours. Whilst working on site typical start time is at 8.00am instead of 9.00am.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    5 Years

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    03 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160201

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice in Project Management, you will work on complex programmes, working closely with clients and consultants through all stages of the construction lifecycle. You will gain exposure to both consultancy and construction delivery.
 
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Working with clients to establish their needs
  • Preparing tender documents
  • Contributing to the project execution plan, including the logistics planning and scheduling
  • Working closely with the design team from concept to delivery of contractor's documentation
  • Providing support ensuring that technical standards are being applied through critical examination of contractors design submissions throughout the project lifecycle
  • Working closely with the project team and cost managers to ensure all strategies implemented work effectively and efficiently
  • Monitoring project progress in line with KPIs, cost and programme and preparing progress reports to update relevant parties
  • Monitoring and reporting on budgets and cash flow
  • Monitoring any potential risks to the project and looking for mitigations where possible
  • Monitoring and reviewing of health and safety practices
  • Monitoring the quality of works completed on site and helping to deal with any issues that need resolving

Your work base will be flexible and could be in one of the following Mace project offices - Truro , Newquay and St Austell. You will gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery from concept design, through to construction, commissioning, validation handover and into operation.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Our structured training programme will teach you technical and business skills to help you succeed in your career
  • The Project Assistant apprenticeship will work towards the Chartered Surveyor Level 6 which consists of work-based experience and training

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • We’ll also support you in gaining professional membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 subjects including Maths and English (Grade 4/C) Essential
A Level or equivalent any subjects (Grade 96 UCAS Points) Essential

About the employer

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play.

Employer

MACE LIMITED

Address

Mace Limited 1st Floor

Balliol House

Southernhay Gardens

EX1 1NP

Contact

emerging.talent@macegroup.com

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Apprenticeship standard

Chartered surveyor (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

Our recruitment process comprises an online application form where we'll ask some initial questions about you and your motivations, a video interview so that we can find out more about you, and a virtual assessment day where we get to meet and learn more about each other. If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be more than happy to accommodate.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 02 Jun 2023