We are delighted to be accepting applications for our Summer Placement Project Manager role in our Central London office. Our office is conveniently located in the heart of London, in the Blackfriars area and less than 5 mins from walk from Blackfriars station.

The role

This is a fully paid summer placement scheme with exact dates to be agreed between ourselves and the selected candidate based on availability, however we would propose a 3-4 month period over the summer of 2025. We are looking for candidates currently studying an RICS, CIOB or APM accredited course who have a passion for working as a Project Manager within the construction industry and want to gain some practical experience during their summer break from University.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

We’re looking for individuals who

  • Are currently studying a Degree / Masters course and seeking a 3-4 month placement in industry over the summer of 2025.
  • Are studying an RICS, CIOB or APM accredited course.
  • Are eager and quick to learn.
  • Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Ambition and Excellence.
  • Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Are excellent communicators.
  • Enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Can follow process driven systems and procedures and work well under pressure.
  • Passionate about pursuing a career in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
  • Are organised, punctual and generally well prepared to work in a full-time office environment.

Who we are

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.

What makes us different

  • Partnerships for positive impact: Standing side-by-side with our clients, we shape our collective future.
  • Growth – together: Our strength lies not only in our global reach, wide range of sectors and services but also in how grow and develop our people.
  • Connected intelligence: We are a business of 1,000 connected and collaborative project consultants. Our leaders are diverse and experienced, and we challenge and learn from each other to deliver positive outcomes.
  • Integrity in everything: We do the right thing by each other, our clients and our communities.
  • And a lot of fun along the way: We celebrate success, enjoy the journey and cherish our culture of camaraderie. Together, we embrace our differences and celebrate the things that make each of us authentically unique.

We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working with us but are not able to commit to a full-time role and/or would require forms of flexible working. Additionally, we provide hybrid working as standard practice.

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 your application.