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DIO Construction Project Manager Apprenticeship Scheme

Ministry of Defence

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 14th May 2023

Reference number: 284399

Salary: £27,080

+ Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% and additional benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time

Location

Andover, SP11 8HT; Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4XX; Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2EA; HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, PL2 2BG; HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ; DMS Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9PY; Catterick Garrison, DL9 3LR

Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure.

We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as Surveyors, Town Planners, Airfield Pavement Experts, Foresters and Construction Engineers. We work across the world, in Germany, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman.

The DIO Apprenticeship Academy offers a wide range of apprenticeships that combine practical work and training to gain valuable experience. Through our apprenticeships you will gain professional knowledge, a recognised qualification and the wider skills required to upskill you and pave the way for your future career.

Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship – Project Management Pathway

Construction Project Managers occupy a central role in the development process driving successful completion of construction projects. From developing the project brief to selecting, appointing and coordinating project teams, you represent clients through the full construction programme, managing the inputs of clients, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders. Construction Project Managers in the DIO work on a range of fascinating multi-million pound projects covering exciting programmes in the UK & overseas.

On this 56-month Construction Project Management Apprenticeship scheme, you’ll be immersed in the DIO from day one. Fast paced and rewarding, this Apprenticeship will allow you to make your mark on a global organisation, while building connections with talented people across our business.

From the beginning, you’ll be given a mentor to provide useful tips and guidance on your work and career whenever you need it. You will also be given a full induction on how the DIO functions as a business, become an integral part of our Apprenticeship Academy, and of course, discover how your role plays a crucial part in driving a culture and community of advancement and continuous improvement.

We will link you up with other Apprentices who you can meet and connect with, give you the opportunity to participate in bi-annual apprenticeship events and get involved with our many networks such as Race, Gender, LBGT+, Faith and Mental Health to really give you that all-round feeling of the culture in our business.

During your time in the Apprenticeship Academy, you will:

· Work towards a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc (Hons) in Construction Management via the University College of Estate Management (UCEM)

· Attain your professional membership to RICS upon successful completion of the scheme

· Be supported by your DIO Line Manager, dedicated Apprenticeship Scheme Manager and Mentor as well as your UCEM Tutors and Apprenticeship Outcome Officer

· Receive 6 hours per week off the job training

· Opportunity to gain a breadth of experience across multiple teams in DIO

· Potential opportunity to visit overseas DIO estates

· Gain real world experience with external contractors/consultants

During your Apprenticeship, we’ll support your technical development through a range of on-the-job experiences, putting what you’re learning in the classroom into practice in your day job. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of training courses, mentoring and networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one support throughout your Apprenticeship from your Scheme Manager, your Mentor and Line Manager in DIO, as well as your Tutor and Coaches from the training provider.

Please note, due to the nature of the work, some of these posts are Reserved and open to UK Nationals only.

These posts are: Andover/Lyneham and Wyton.

Qualifications

You must have, or will achieve by September 2023, the following Qualifications/Essential Criteria:

· Five full GCSEs at A*-C or grades 4-9 (or equivalent) to include English Language and Mathematics.

· 96 UCAS tariff points

And/or;

· an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical* through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained, or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile was obtained

or;

· successfully completed the UCEM BSc Access module

You are encouraged to apply with your predicted grades. Evidence of the above qualifications will be required as part of your pre-employment checks before a formal offer can be made.

Please note that students are required to be 18 years or over at the start of their Apprenticeship.

Benefits

· Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.

· Alternative working practices such as working from home.

· Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

· 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.

· Enhanced Parental Leave.

· Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £27,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 284399