Placement Year Assistant Project Manager Birmingham, UK
TSA RileyUnited Kingdom2 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyProject Management, Information Technology
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Fixed Term Work Placement - July 2026 - August 2027
S alary - £24,000 p/a
About The Scheme
We are delighted to be accepting applications for our exciting 2026 - 2027 Placement Year Assistant Project Manager role in our Birmingham office. Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham and is approximately a 5 min from walk from New Street station.
Our scheme is a 12-month, fully paid placement scheme designed for candidates who really want to get the most out of their placement year and maximise their time in industry.
This scheme is specifically targeted at undergraduate students seeking employment during their year in industry as part of a current degree course. Candidates will need to be available to work for a 12-month period between September 2026 to August 2027 to be eligible for this role.
Whilst working with us you will receive structured, hands-on experience in the consultancy Project Management role. All the time learning and developing your understanding of the key responsibilities of a Project Manager and gaining further insight into the construction industry. You will learn how an established construction consultancy operates and gain invaluable experience whilst working to proven and successful systems and procedures.
We take pride in our working culture and environment, and we have exemplary track record for supporting and developing talent within our business.
You can expect to work alongside experienced and highly qualified colleagues with a proven track record at mentoring junior staff. You will do this in professional and personable office environment. We offer hybrid working as standard practice across the business and regular office and regional social events.
Launch your career with TSA Riley and let's grow together.
About Your Role
Within your role, we expect you to gain exposure to pre and post contract duties within a consultancy, client-facing Project Manager role.
Some Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
The closing date for applications is: Friday 28th November 2025
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any job advertisements early where appropriate.
About You
TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.
Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.
Our Values
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout our application and recruitment process.
No Agencies Please
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S alary - £24,000 p/a
About The Scheme
We are delighted to be accepting applications for our exciting 2026 - 2027 Placement Year Assistant Project Manager role in our Birmingham office. Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Birmingham and is approximately a 5 min from walk from New Street station.
Our scheme is a 12-month, fully paid placement scheme designed for candidates who really want to get the most out of their placement year and maximise their time in industry.
This scheme is specifically targeted at undergraduate students seeking employment during their year in industry as part of a current degree course. Candidates will need to be available to work for a 12-month period between September 2026 to August 2027 to be eligible for this role.
Whilst working with us you will receive structured, hands-on experience in the consultancy Project Management role. All the time learning and developing your understanding of the key responsibilities of a Project Manager and gaining further insight into the construction industry. You will learn how an established construction consultancy operates and gain invaluable experience whilst working to proven and successful systems and procedures.
We take pride in our working culture and environment, and we have exemplary track record for supporting and developing talent within our business.
You can expect to work alongside experienced and highly qualified colleagues with a proven track record at mentoring junior staff. You will do this in professional and personable office environment. We offer hybrid working as standard practice across the business and regular office and regional social events.
Launch your career with TSA Riley and let's grow together.
About Your Role
Within your role, we expect you to gain exposure to pre and post contract duties within a consultancy, client-facing Project Manager role.
Some Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Stakeholder management
- Attending site visits and meetings
- Value engineering
- Tender management
- Procurement
- Contract Administration
- Preparing progress reports
- Programme management
- Using Microsoft Projects
The closing date for applications is: Friday 28th November 2025
We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any job advertisements early where appropriate.
About You
- Are currently studying a Degree / Masters course and seeking a placement year in industry for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
- Are studying an RICS, CIOB or APM accredited course and have genuine passion for a project management role specifically within the construction industry.
- Are eager and quick to learn.
- Share our values.
- Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Are excellent communicators.
- Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
- Can follow process driven systems and procedures and work well under pressure.
- Are organised, punctual and generally well prepared to work in a full-time office environment.
TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we're defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets.
Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients' projects.
Our Values
- We win together: Collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
- We own it, always: Act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
- We focus on what matters: Striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
- We are curious: Embrace agility and change, explore ideas and turn our curiosity into progress.
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout our application and recruitment process.
No Agencies Please
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