Senior Construction Manager

AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses, and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee / Apprentice Project Manager to work within our Project Management Consultancy Team. Our project management consultancy service extends to all sectors of the construction industry in the Anglian/Central London regions, so you could be working on projects as diverse as a new hospital development, a new 400 seat theatre building, a sports/swimming centre, a regional airport, a University of Cambridge Research facility, alongside flood protection civil engineering works.
Predominantly you will be working within the Cambridge office environment, however you will have the opportunity to see working construction sites. You will work under the close supervision of senior colleagues and the nature of the work can be fast paced to meet the client and project deadlines. The Project Management Apprenticeship will start in September 2024. You will work towards a Project management / Construction management / Quantity Surveying degree over 4-5 years, with an additional period to allow you to complete your studies and successfully apply for membership of a chartered professional institution.
Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
AECOM Typical PM Duties:
Apprentices are likely to gain exposure on some of the duties outlined below, however, this will be dependent on the stage of the project they are working on.
Appointing all project consultants including; advising the Client on the terms of consultant appointments and fee structures, checking that consultants' responsibilities are clearly stated, making recommendations concerning the novation of consultants to the contractor, advising on the need for warranties and professional indemnity insurances.
Preparing the Project Brief
Preparing a Project Execution Plan
Establishing a project governance structure including communications, reporting, correspondence and drawings distribution, authorization procedures, meetings structure.
Establishing the overall budget for the project. Preparing project Cashflows.
Arranging for the preparation of investigations or other surveys required for design development, including tendering and appointing.
Monitoring and reporting on progress of the Consultants and Contractor against the master programme.
Assisting with the submission of planning applications and with the co-ordination of negotiations with planning authorities.
Prepare a project risk register and manage risks on the project.
Preparing the project procurement strategy with the Client, establishing any Client procedures for the selection and method of appointment of the Contractor.
Manage the preparation of the Tender documents, including, monitor the Consultants in the preparation and assembly of the Employer's Requirements.
Prepare a list of tenderers, sending out tender documents, conducting interviews, preparing tender analysis and tender report.
Construction
Co-ordinate, chair and minuting construction progress meeting, including monitoring consultant meetings
Acting in the role of the Employers Agent or Contract Administrator under the Contract.
Manage the risk management process
Co-ordinate and manage inspections by the consultants of the design and construction of the works.
Monitoring construction progress
Handover, commissioning and building management maintenance:
Coordinate the handover of the project, and on the logistics of taking possession of the project.
Oversee and confirm the agreement of final accounts with the Consultant Team and Contractors.
Establish suitable procedures for the notification and rectification of defects during the defect liability period and for the final inspection of the project at the end of that period.
Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
We are seeking A-Level School Leavers or equivalent with the following predicted or secured qualifications:
Minimum GCSE Mathematics & English at Grade 5 (New Structure) or Grade C (Old Structure) or above.
An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment
Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
Ability to work virtually / remote working
English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills
Full UK driving licence.
Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
#AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.