2023 Apprenticeship - Project Management - Defence - London

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice in Project Management within Defence you will work closely with clients and consultants, taking time to fully understand our clients' needs.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Working with clients to establish their needs
• Preparation of tender documents
• Contributing to Project Execution Plan, including the logistics planning and scheduling
• Working closely with the design team from concept to delivery of contractor documentation
• Working closely with the project team and cost managers to ensure all strategies implemented work effectively and efficiently
• Monitoring project progress, and preparing progress reports to update relevant parties
• Monitoring and reporting on budgets and cash flow
• Monitoring any potential risks to the project and look to mitigate where possible
• Monitoring and reviewing of health and safety practices
• Providing general support and assistance to the project manager.

Your work base will be flexible and could be in one of Mace offices or at a client's office or facility. 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?

• 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