Address Posted
21-Feb-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Project Management, Graduate
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Title:GWS Project Management Graduate Programme
Business Unit:Global Workplace Solutions
Location: London
Who are we?
CBRE Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company and the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a division of CBRE uniquely positioned to provide a complete set of services to corporate occupiers of commercial real estate across the world.
What we do?
GWS is redefining ‘workplace’ because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand — the workplace contributes to business results, whether it’s an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment, or a virtual location. GWS is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, full-service solutions with a globally balanced core business — Facilities Management (FM), Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services (A&T), Data Centre Solutions (DCS) and Project Management (PJM). We offer fully integrated, bespoke solutions for clients and can support all their real estate needs — helping them turn their real estate into real advantage.
What is the role?
Our two-year Graduate programme offers hands-on experience within our diverse Project Management team and business. You will have the opportunity to learn how the business operates by immersing yourself in one of the following sub-teams:
- Principal contracting
- Program & project Management Delivery
- Cost Management Services (including capital planning)
- Moves, Adds, and Changes
Your job duties may include but is not limited to:
- Supporting various teams within Project Management, including Principal Contracting, Program & Project Management Delivery, Cost Management Services (including Capital Planning) and or Moves, Adds and Changes team
- Gain insight into QHSE, Finance, Contract Management and Sales support the Project Management Business
- Carrying out specific project tasks to support under the direction of your Manager
- Developing tender packs, estimate, and write proposals
- Learning the foundational processes and procedures of the business
- Understanding the wider CBRE business and its cross-selling opportunities
As part of the programme, you will rotate into another sub team for six months to broaden your Project Management experience and gaining valuable insights into our operations.
Training & Development
Supported by a classroom-based Level 4 Associate Project Management, you will work towards your APM certification. Upon completion of the APM certification and once you have been offered a permanent role, there is the option for further accreditation/certification sponsorship.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for final year undergraduates or recent graduates with less than two years’ experience and a degree in Business, Construction management or a related discipline.
We are looking for individual/s who:
- Have a passion and/or interest in Project Management.
- Understand principles of Project Management
- Possess good communication and influencing skills
- Possess good time management and organizational abilities.
- Are proactive nature with a can-do attitude and ability to use initiative.
- Are effective team players and a collaborative approach
- Possess analytical skills and proficient in Microsoft office software
Candidates for the APM Apprenticeship Standard must not have an equivalent or higher qualification in Project Management. Generally, this would only apply if a degree in Project Management was already achieved, or the APM PMQ qualification or another IPMA Level D.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for our graduate roles.
We are seeking candidates who are aligned to our RISE values and ways of working:
Respect: We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
Integrity: Honesty and fairness are essential to the way we treat people and the way we do business. We do what we say we will do.
Service: We go the extra mile to provide services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations. We will offer only the highest quality solutions. We expect to be our client’s best service provider in everything that we do.
Excellence: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients and employees. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in quality, service, productivity, and efficiency in all aspects of our business.
