Project Management Apprentice

RISE4 LTD

Oxfordshire (OX29 4SX)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 20 February 2026

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Summary

Rise4, a leading project management firm, is recruiting an apprentice for September 2026. Based in Oxford, you’ll earn a degree, gain hands-on experience, and enjoy great support, benefits, and a pathway to a permanent role in construction.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

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

  • Work alongside experienced Project Managers, learning from their expertise and guidance
  • Get to know current challenges in the construction industry and apply new insights to your daily work
  • Build knowledge of modern construction methods and innovative project delivery approaches
  • Develop strong communication skills -both written and verbal -with colleagues, clients, and partners
  • Review and understand key project documents, such as contracts, budgets, and scopes of work
  • Embrace Rise4’s values of sharing knowledge, learning, and supporting your team
  • Build professional relationships with clients, contractors, architects, and engineers
  • Proactively fill gaps in your understanding of the project lifecycle and construction processes
  • Help create and update project plans and schedules, with support from senior team members
  • Understand what makes a project successful at every stage, and contribute to achieving those goals
  • Solve problems as they arise and help keep projects on track, on time, and within budget

Where you'll work

Worton Park
Cassington
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 4SX

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

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
  • Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
  • Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
  • Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
  • Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
  • Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
  • Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
  • Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
  • Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
  • Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
  • Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
  • Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
  • Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
  • Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
  • Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Training schedule

  • You will achieve a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc (Hons) Construction Management
  • You’ll study using UBE’s state-of-the-art online learning environment and digital library, supported with guidance from highly experienced tutors
  • Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree and the structured workplace learning you will undertake the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence leading to registration with the RICS as a Chartered Surveyor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

(any subject) (grade 96 UCAS points or equivalent)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • A full driving licence is required due to travel between project sites.
  • Depending on the project or client requirements, applicants may be asked to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

At Rise4, we are experts in construction project management, delivering exceptional results across sectors like hotels, universities, science & technology, high-end residential, and commercial projects. Our team is dedicated to practical expertise, attention to detail, and transparent communication.

We value responsibility, innovation, sustainability, and excellence — upholding ethical practices, fostering diversity, and prioritising long-lasting relationships. Our inclusive culture welcomes talent from all backgrounds, and we’re committed to supporting your growth through hands-on experience, academic learning, and career development.

Join us and become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team making a real impact on the built environment.

For further information www.rise4.co.uk

Company benefits

  • At Rise4, enjoy hybrid work where agreed, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, BUPA health cover, BHSF support, career growth, and a collaborative, forward-thinking team

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified, progression through the Rise4 career development programme (Assistant to Director)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RISE4 LTD

Derek Farrow

derek.farrow@rise4.co.uk

01865 953 180

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015971.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026