Are you seeking to build the foundations of a rewarding career in an award-winning construction consultancy? Look no further! We’re recruiting our Apprentice class of 2025 with a range of exciting Degree Apprenticeship opportunities available.

Apprentice Project Manager (Construction)
Orpington, Kent

Closing date - 30 May 2025

As an Apprentice Project Manager in the construction industry, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, assisting with the delivery of a range of project management related tasks. You’ll have the opportunity to work on developments in both the public and private sector across all stages of the process.

Starting in September 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to study for a Construction Project Management Degree with a leading University while working alongside and learning from professional expertise. Upon completion of your Degree, we’ll provide support to help you achieve Chartered member of RICS.

We’ll cover all the costs for your qualification, meaning you can obtain a Degree without the debt! It’s not for the faint hearted as the Chartered Construction Project Management Degree Apprenticeship takes 5 years therefore we are looking for a long-term committed individual, but you’ll also get priceless experience working alongside qualified professionals on various projects and with a variety of Client groups (such as Borough Councils, Housing Associations as well as Private Sector companies) during this time. You’ll have a structured training plan, access to a buddy and support from fellow Apprentices, giving you the best possible start to your career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing high quality administrative support across our Project Management and Employer’s Agent appointments, enabling us to complete projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality
• Collecting information from Clients, Consultants and Third Parties to enable us to deliver our scope of service , ensuring it’s recorded accurately on our systems on a timely basis
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, tender and contract documents
• Preparing project programmes for review and monitoring of progress during design, planning and construction phases.
• Assisting in the production of Value for Money Statements as well as reviewing construction budgets
• Providing support and developing your understanding of basic contract administration duties including change control, valuations and issuing Notices.
• Attending sites to inspect progress and attend Contractor progress meetings, working towards chairing and minuting meetings.
• Checking works have been completed to a high level at project completion and at the End of Defects periods, liaising with contractors and third parties where necessary
• Working closely with Clients, you’ll undertake placements with them to give you a greater understanding of their needs and limitations
• Preparing and updating tracker documents to record progress in relation to various design and contractual matters, including planning applications, tender processes and handover information

What you’ll need:

Qualifications
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade 4+ or C+
• 112 UCAS Tariff points or equivalent

Knowledge
• Confident user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
• A willingness to learn more about building design, legislation and construction processes
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Skills
• Professional, proactive and receptive to constructive feedback
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Inquisitive nature with a passion for problem solving

Eligibility for an Apprenticeship
You must have the legal right to work in the UK as we’re unable to sponsor Apprentices. You will not be eligible for an Apprenticeship if;
• You’ve already got qualifications, in the same subject area, that are at a higher grade than the Apprenticeship you’ve applied for
• You’ve already achieved the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for the relevant Apprenticeship qualification
• You’re in full time education (including undertaking another Apprenticeship) in September 2025
• The Apprenticeship you’re applying for duplicates what you’ve already learnt

Who we are
calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a range of services to the UK building and construction industry covering chartered building and quantity surveying; project management; building information modelling (BIM); health and safety, architecture; mechanical and electrical engineering; sustainability; fire consultancy and civil and structural engineering. We have offices across the UK. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values shape the way we work together with colleagues and clients. We expect everyone to demonstrate these in their work:
• Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
• Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
• Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
• Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
• Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
• Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing

Our Vision
We want to be a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service; selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment.

Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best results and are ultimately why our clients choose to work with us time and time again.

Our People
We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award which demonstrates our commitment to developing and investing in our people. We take training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all eligible personnel.

We offer a range of benefits including hybrid working, 25 days’ paid annual leave (increasing with service), the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave, 10 days unpaid annual leave, a pension scheme, access to an employee assistance programme, electric car scheme, travel season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, enhanced family leave options and more!

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to and support the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training and service delivery.