Ready to lay the foundations for your career in the built environment?

We’re excited to launch our Apprentice Class of 2026, offering a range of apprenticeship opportunities

Apprentice Project Support Administrator

London (hybrid)

Starting September 2026

As an Apprentice Project Support Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Engineers to deliver exceptional service to our clients. And the best bit? You’ll earn a nationally recognised level 2/3 Business Administration qualification while learning on the job!

If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we’ll give you everything you need to build an exciting long‑term career.

Why choose this apprenticeship?

• We’ll pay for your level 2/3 Business Administration qualification

• You will get involved with real project work, take responsibility and make a real impact

• You’ll work with a dedicated buddy, supportive line managers and a network of fellow apprentices

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 25 May 2026

What you’ll be doing

Good administrative practices are the foundation for all roles across our organisation. In our Project Support Administration team, you’ll learn through your studies and on the job - working alongside our experts as you:

• Support the team to comply with company information management requirements; including creating and issuing documentation to external parties, completing tracking schedules and maintaining accurate document management practices

• Type and format documents including minutes, reports, letters, fee proposals and more

• Maintain document management systems

• Set up and maintain project details

• Co-ordinate diaries and arrange meetings

What you’ll need

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above

Knowledge

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)

• Awareness of confidentiality, GDPR and professional standards for handling data

Skills

• Good time management and the ability to stay calm under pressure

• Strong attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication

• Ability to use your own initiative

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team

• Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities

Apprenticeship eligibility

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK as we’re unable to sponsor Apprentices. You won’t be eligible if;

• You already hold a higher-level qualification in the same subject

• You already have the skills, knowledge and behaviours taught during this Apprenticeship

• You will still be in full time education in September 2026 (including another Apprenticeship)

  The Apprenticeship duplicates learning you’ve already completed

Who we are

We’ve been in operation for 85 years and have offices across the UK. We’re a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy, offering expertise in building and quantity surveying; project management; building information modelling (BIM); Architecture; M&E engineering; fire consultancy and more. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values guide everything we do:

• 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 People and benefits

We’re proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, showing our commitment to developing and investing in our team. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Hybrid working

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)

• Up to 10 days’ unpaid leave

• Pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Gym and shopping discounts

• Flu vaccinations

• Enhanced family leave

• A supportive, friendly culture with people who genuinely want you to succeed

We’re an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.