Apprentice Project Manager
DOYLE HAMILTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Carshalton, Romford
Closes on Monday 1 June 2026
Posted on 16 April 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join an established and growing business, working in a fast-paced environment with high profile clients. A fantastic chance to start your career and benefit from on-the-job experience across a range of projects, while gaining a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
Your average week will be split between office-based working and site visits. There will also be a degree of flexible working offered (working from home).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 2026
- Duration
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4 years 7 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The successful candidate will join DHA’s experienced team of Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors in managing the delivery of fit out projects.
Initially you will be assigned to a line manager and gain vast experience by shadowing and assisting on a range of activities including:
- Planning and programming pre-contract activities
- Budgeting and Cost Planning
- Inspections, scoping / briefing meetings
- Design team meetings and liaison with stakeholders
- Progress reporting, periodical site meetings and programme management during delivery
- Snagging and final project close out activities
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 33 Westcroft Road, Carshalton, SM5 2TG
- Queen Court, 9-17 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3NH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Training course
Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- S1 Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
- S2 Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
- S3 Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- S4 Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
- S5 Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
- S6 Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
- S7 Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
- S8 Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
- S9 Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
- S10 Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
- S11 Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.
Training schedule
- Level 6 Chartered Construction Management Apprenticeship will lead to a RICS accredited degree and RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)
- Training will be completed on-the-job, with one day a week study through the University of the Built Environment.
- The company will also provide opportunity for formal and in-house training courses
More training information
Your average week will be split between office-based working and site visits. There will also be a degree of flexible working offered (working from home).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About this employer
Doyle Hamilton Associates is a team of young, dynamic quantity surveyors. We believe in being known in the industry as construction consultants who are professional yet personal. DHA work in various sectors including Retail, Education, Healthcare and Commercial.
http://www.doylehamilton.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Performance related bonus scheme. Subject to discretion
- RICS membership fees paid
- Pension Scheme
- Health Insurance
After this apprenticeship
We want our apprentices to quickly become an integral part of the team and achieve their career ambitions.
Many of our current team from surveyors to directors have started their careers with us, through an apprenticeship, and advanced through the company as knowledge and experience has grown.
Progression through the apprenticeship will lead to the following:
- Opportunity to run own projects from inception to completion
- Progression within a growing company, offering a long-term career leading to a full time position
- Internal progression to management level and beyond
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DOYLE HAMILTON ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Gary Hamilton
careers@doylehamilton.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024783.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 1 June 2026