United Kingdom apprentice programme

Shape your career with us, where we blend education with impactful experiences.

A bright future ahead

With our market-leading UK apprenticeship programme, you’ll be working with some of the best in the professional world while achieving an industry-recognised qualification.

Designed to be completed alongside your university or college studies, we’ll give you the knowledge and practical skills you need to excel in your field.

Our offering

Length

Our five-year apprentice development programme is carefully designed to help bring out your best, ensure you become a well-rounded consultant and accelerate your career.

Structure

You will typically work full-time and attend university or college one day per week, giving you the chance to apply what you learn directly to real-world projects.

Studies and qualifications

Our programme pairs on-the-job training with part-time study. By the end of the programme, you will be awarded a qualification aligned to your chosen discipline.

Programme areas

We offer a wide range of development programmes to help grow our apprentices’ technical and professional development.

Cost and commercial management

Work on a wide range of tasks in cost and commercial management, developing your skills to become a well-rounded consultant in the construction consultancy sector.

Project controls

Specialise in risk management, project planning and cost control, while learning how to utilise the latest software tools such as Primavera P6.

Project management

Learn the nuances of successful project management from the initial planning stage to final execution, all while ensuring client satisfaction.

Who we’re looking for

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Problem solvers

We value people who can come up with creative solutions to solve our clients’ and society’s biggest problems.

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Inclusive

Inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We look for people who can bring a variety of perspectives and cultures to our company.

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Self-motivated

We look for people who have the drive to do their best work autonomously and proactively.

Eligibility criteria

The right to work

Right to live and work in the UK and have lived in the EEA for the last three years.

GCSEs

At least five GCSEs at grades A*-C including maths and English.

A levels or equivalent

120 UCAS points.

How to apply

Step 1: Apply online

Start by finding the listing suited to your skills and interests, then upload your CV and answer our relevant questions. Make sure to specify your preferred locations.

Step 2: Complete our online assessments

You’ll receive a link to our timed online assessments, designed to see if our values and culture match. You will be given a week to complete these.

Step 3: In-person assessment

You will be invited to our assessment centre where you will participate in a number of competency-based activities. These are designed to see if you will be a good fit for our team.

Looking ahead

Once you have completed these steps, you’ll hear if you’ve been successful within roughly 10 working days.

When can I apply?

Applications open: December

Applications close: Approx. February

What else is there for me?

Visit CBRE careers to explore more UK apprentice opportunities, including advisory and global workplace solutions roles.

For further information contact:

UK early careers recruitment

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