project manager Basingstoke, England
Job description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Opening & Closing Date: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and suitable candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Start date will be immediate whilst we look to enroll the successful candidate onto the September 23 Portsmouth University Project Management (degree) course, level 6.
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Management Apprenticeship will start in September 2023 predominately based within the Basingstoke office. 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 role requires sound logic, analytical and excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop practical skills.
Our Environmental Solutions capability is an exciting and different area of the business which sees us undertake environmental works on site as a technically proficient specialist contractor or spearheading our major consulting programmes. Our projects commonly include large scale surveys and site investigations, remediation of brownfield land and creation of new habitat. Robust, pragmatic project management is at the heart of these projects ensuring we meet budgets, programmes and quality outcomes.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship with Portsmouth University (https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-project-management-degree-apprenticeship), Over the course of the 4-year apprenticeship programme you will have dedicated study days provided and access to a range of online and blended learning tools.
Applicants must be willing to commit to the 4-year programme, subject to successful completion of an initial 6-month probationary period at AECOM.
The apprenticeship would be full time, with four days spent working at AECOM and one day per week spent on day release to Portsmouth University.
Expenses incurred for travel to AECOM offices other than Basingstoke and for travel to university for the purposes of the Project Management course will be covered by AECOM.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in environmental consultancy, gaining valuable work experience and developing technical skills mentored by professionals within our established and successful consultancy.
To apply, the successful applicant will need to provide the following (if this information is not provided it will slow your application down and therefore you may miss out):
- CV including details of any work experience, and your education including dates, grades, and what you studied.
- Covering letter demonstrating your passion, why you are interested in this position, and how your skills and education/qualifications support your application.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
AECOM Typical Project Management 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.
Responsibilities will also include but are not limited to:
- Supporting project directors, managers, and wider project teams in the delivery of projects, including environmental impact assessments.
- Assisting in the delivery of project outputs including – environmental reports and related technical studies.
- Attendance at and participation in project team meetings, client meetings and internal meetings, including training sessions
- Prioritising tasks and meeting commitments on an on-going basis and taking ownership and responsibility for the completion and quality of work.
- Undertaking calculations and analysing the data of completed surveys.
- Technical report writing and reviewing technical documents.
- Ensuring health and safety issues are embedded in project delivery from the outset; and becoming an integral and valued member of the Environment team
- Some travel may be required to attend client meetings or other offices/sites
This position is ideally suited to either school leavers or individuals looking to make a career change.
Prior experience of working in environmental consultancy is not necessary, however, to be accepted onto the University of Portsmouth Project Management Degree Apprenticeship programme you will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum 120 UCAS points (or equivalent) this would typically be 3 A levels or equivalent with qualifying grades.
- An acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass
- An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project and Programme Management
- An aptitude towards good logic, problem solving and strong organizational skills
- Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training
- Ability to work virtually / remote working
- Ability to works as part of a team
- Practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic
- English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate excellent report writing skills with computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel
- Hardworking and enthusiastic.
- Practical and adaptable.
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to continued education and improvement through participating in our approved training scheme
- Able to research and interpret information from a variety of sources
- Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach
- Proficient in English and with excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
- Willing and able to visit other locations on company business (if necessary).
You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Additional Information
TRAINING and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
AECOM invest heavily in the quality of our Apprentices and the development opportunities provided enable learning from some of the most talented and renowned experts in their field whilst bringing fresh approaches and further diversifying our workforce.
AECOM provides the opportunity to develop professionally whilst working within a positive environment, where learning and development is actively promoted and supported.
As well as registering onto the Portsmouth University Day release programme, the successful candidate will join AECOM’s ADVANCE programme – a training programme which all our new graduates and apprentices participate in.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to join AECOM’s Early Careers Network – which organises a range of activities including webinars and social events – and the local office Green Team. AECOM’s Green Teams drive forward environmental initiatives and arrange activities throughout the year to support those initiatives.
All AECOM employees are entitled to spend up to 2 working days per year to undertake Corporate Social Responsibility activities, which may be STEM-based events at local schools or may be other activities aimed at supporting charities and / or the local community.
Each AECOM office organises a range of sports and social activities and events which all AECOM employees are welcome to participate in.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Join us and let’s get started.
