Facilities Management Higher Apprenticeship

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Facilities Management Higher Apprenticeship

In joining CBRE’s Next Generation Cohort, you will be shaping the future of Real Estate. You will have excellent training and mentoring from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. You will be a part of a wider cohort of like-minded young professionals who you will develop with in your career. We give you the opportunity to work on world class projects, with an unmatched portfolio of clients, so that you gain the knowledge, skills and ability to become the future leaders and our Next Generation of CBRE.

The Apprenticeship scheme is a four-year programme that combines learning on the job, formal training, and optimum support. It is open to individuals with A-levels, who have chosen not to pursue a degree. You will work for four days a week and have a mandatory study day each week.

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Facilities Management team as an apprentice. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience and develop a range of skills in facilities management, including areas such as:

• Budgetary control
• Health, safety and environmental
• Contractor management
• Customer service

The pathway will include:

• IWFM L3 qualification in years one and two (A-Level equivalent)
• IWFM L4 (Diploma in FM) in years three and four
• Further industry qualifications such as IOSH and NEBOSH certification

What will you be doing?

• To ensure compliance with Health and Safety on site, maintaining records, using the Meridian system, and involvement with contractor management as appropriate.
• To conduct meter readings within all required buildings.
• To respond to requests for maintenance/technical assistance in person, via telephone and electronically.
• To research questions and solutions using available information resources, advising the Building Manager/SFM the appropriate actions.
• To identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
• Route issues and requests to the correct resource, track progress and document resolutions.
• To liaise with tenants and deal with any operational queries they might have.
• To work in conjunction with the SFM ensuring a PPM and repair programme is in place.
• To manage work programmes on site in conjunction with the RFM, acting as the liaison point for all parties involved.
• To manage the P2P (Purchase to Pay) system and respond to any related queries or requests as appropriate.
• To integrate financial data (such as quotations and purchase orders) with the specific maintenance tasks.
• Prepare activity reports and provide statistical data to the Building Manager/Facilities Manager to inform operational strategy.
• To maximise learning, we ask all of our next generation cohort to be in the office on each of their working days.
• You may from time to time be required to work additional hours as are necessary.

Person Specification/Requirements

• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate & the built-environment
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail, accuracy and good time management
• A minimum of 5 GCSES Grade C (or 4) or above including English and Mathematics (or equivalent Maths and English qualifications)
• 3 A Levels preferably including Mathematics and a Science, or related discipline. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades MMM or BTEC Diploma with grades DD. Overall equivalent to 96 UCAS points
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint (not essential but desired)
• Full and valid driving license for regional offices (not essential but desired)

The Application Process

• Online job-focused testing
• Phone screening
• Assessment Centre (held in March and April)
• Interview

Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development team
• Employee discounts
• 25 days holiday + 2 days of faith leave
• Private health care
• Yearly salary reviews and discretionary bonus
• Plus many more

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. 

How to apply

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