Apprentice Project Manager in London

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. We are excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship program. If you’re looking to start your career, JLL is the perfect professional home.

As apprentice project manager your role will be to learn the practicalities and process involved with the delivery of projects where plant replacement, upgrades or new installations are required, covering all building services and fabric. You will gain experience by working across all areas within our team which will include H&S, estimating, coordinating, administration, finance and time out with the engineers doing the practical side as well to gain a holistic understanding of what is involved with project delivery. As your knowledge and experience progress over time you will take on some responsibilities for smaller projects under the guidance of a Project Manager and will build to an ability where you can own projects from inception to completion.

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring you learn and understand the requirements through your internal and external training to enable you to confidently deliver projects on behalf of JLL.
• You will gain a clear understanding of H&S legislation including CDM, Risk and method statement, project reporting, Budget Control, Client and stakeholder expectations, Time management, Planning, Communications, Project delivery, Quality, Auditing, Profit & loss, WIP and Debt, training, resource forecasting, team meetings and communications.

Desired Skills, Qualities, and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. A grade 5 in Maths is required for this role.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about a career in engineering.
• Eager to develop new skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good level of Attendance, self-discipline and time management. Meeting deadlines, managing multiple tasks effectively.
• There is a minimum age requirement of 18 years old.

What you can expect in return:

• Salary £22,000 per annum.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.

About the apprenticeship:

You will be studying towards a Level 4 Project Manager Apprenticeship. The course is delivered online. When not studying, you will work alongside our experienced Project Managers delivering a real project engineering role. You may be expected to travel to different sites within a geographical region. You will need to manage your time and commitments well to ensure that you are able to complete your assignments whilst delivering a highly valued role.

In addition to developing your core skills, you will be expected to support and carry out additional activities across our projects and service delivery. This may include project site assessments, supporting project documentation, assisting with technical surveys, and contributing to project planning and coordination activities. These responsibilities will provide valuable hands-on experience across the full spectrum of project delivery while contributing to overall project success and will complement your technical development as you progress through the apprenticeship program.

Important Information:

• GRADES: You will be required to provide your GCSE Grades prior to selection for the Assessment Centre & Interview.
• The assessment centre for this programme will take place on Monday 22nd June or Tuesday 23rd June in London.
• Role Start Date: September 2026.
• Location: On-site – London, GBR.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!