Apprentice Project Management Surveyor (Construction) EQUALS CONSULTING LTD

This is a great chance to take the next steps in your career and gain vital construction industry experience. Equals Consulting, based in central London are looking for an Apprentice Project Manager, combining employment with part time study, delivered online through the construction specialist University College of Estate Management (UCEM).

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Closing date: 17 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £22,500.00

  • Working week

    9 am-5:30 pm Monday - Friday Total hours per week: 37.5 hrs per week (including allocated University study day)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    60 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245149

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • The role will include providing support during the design stage of construction projects to help clients deliver buildings. It will involve managing design teams to develop design information, secure planning consent and procure a contractor.
  • The role will also include working through the construction delivery stage of projects to manage and administrate contracts with building contractors, on behalf of the client. Monitoring progress against programme, issuing instructions, managing change, certifying works etc.
  • The role will include a mix of working in our office, attending meetings with our clients and designers and spending time on construction sites inspecting work and monitoring progress.

The training you will be getting

Through successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc (Hons) in Construction Management.

When you study at UCEM, you’ll be using a state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.

You’ll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone, as you’ll also be fully supported by highly experienced tutors and fellow students throughout your studies.

You’ll also have access to a fantastic e-Library, which hosts a vast collection of e-books, journals, articles and other online resources, enabling you to access a wealth of subject-specific and credible information to support you throughout your studies.

  • Study will be one day per week
  • Upon achievement of the bachelor’s degree and the structured workplace learning you will undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) leading to registration with the RICS as a Chartered Surveyor.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We are a professional consultancy in our 15th year of business with diverse sector coverage. We want to attract, develop and retain great professionals in our business and for the right candidates there will be opportunities to progress and be part of our future.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Ambition to learn, Motivational leadership

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 5 GCSE Grade A-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade BBB) Essential

About the employer

We provide project management and cost management for construction projects. We work across a broad range of sectors. Our services can be commissioned individually or as an integrated service. As project managers, we have an agile, questioning and proactive approach to project management which we combine with technical excellence and rigour. The result? Top-quality service with the flexibility to support changing requirements. Open, honest and effective communication underpins everything we do. Our staff, coming from varied professional backgrounds, bring diverse perspectives, which we consider to be an important factor in the delivery of our services.

Employer

EQUALS CONSULTING LTD

Address

Pennybank, 31-35 St John's Square, London

EC1M 4DS

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Chartered surveyor (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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