Company Description
About Colliers
Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering, and Investment Management. With greater than a 30-year track record of consistent growth and strong recurring cash flows, we scale complementary, high-value businesses that provide essential services across the full asset lifecycle. Our unique partnership philosophy empowers exceptional leaders, preserves our entrepreneurial culture, and ensures meaningful inside ownership — driving strong alignment and sustained value creation for our shareholders. With $5.7 billion in annual revenues, 24,000 professionals, and $109 billion in assets under management, Colliers is committed to accelerating the success of our clients, investors, and people worldwide. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com.
The Monitoring Team at Colliers provides independent advice to banks, lenders, and funders on property development and construction projects. They monitor developments from inception through to completion, assessing project costs, risks, programmes, and progress to ensure schemes remain on track and within budget.
The team reviews financial information, construction progress, and project documentation, preparing detailed reports that help clients make informed lending and investment decisions. Working across a wide range of residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, the team plays a key role in supporting successful project delivery.
Job Description
Start Your Career in Real Estate with Colliers
Are you enthusiastic about building a career in the real estate industry?
Colliers is looking for a motivated and ambitious Apprentice to join our Monitoring Team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, analysis, construction projects, and property markets while gaining valuable industry experience and professional development within a leading global real estate firm.
Please note: this role is based in Birmingham, and candidates should be able to regularly attend our Birmingham office.
About the Role
As an Apprentice within our Monitoring Team, you will support experienced professionals who provide independent monitoring services on development and construction projects across the UK.
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of real estate and development projects, learning how to assess project performance, analyse financial information, monitor construction progress, and provide reporting to clients and lenders.
This role offers a fantastic foundation for a long-term career within property, construction, development, or real estate consultancy.
What You'll Be Doing
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Supporting the Monitoring Team with project reporting and administration.
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Assisting with the analysis of development and construction project data.
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Reviewing project documentation and financial information.
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Preparing reports, presentations, and client correspondence.
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Maintaining project records and databases.
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Supporting site visits and project monitoring activities where required.
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Working closely with colleagues across the business to deliver excellent client service.
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Developing an understanding of the real estate, development, and construction sectors.
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Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest in property, construction, or real estate.
Particularly relevant subjects include:
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Mathematics
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Further Mathematics
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Economics
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Statistics
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Business Studies
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Construction
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Finance or Accounting
You'll also have:
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Strong numerical and analytical skills.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Good written and verbal communication skills.
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A proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
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A willingness to learn and develop.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Confidence working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Additional Information
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you're enthusiastic about real estate, enjoy working with numbers and analysis, and are looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Colliers UK?
Accelerate your career – Colliers is committed to developing its people through structured career progression, learning opportunities, professional qualifications, and internal mobility.
Enterprising culture – Employees are empowered to think differently, take ownership, and make decisions that drive success. Innovation and entrepreneurship are central to the Colliers culture.
Collaborative environment – Teams work closely across service lines and geographies, creating opportunities to learn from industry experts and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
Global business, local impact – As part of a global organisation with thousands of professionals worldwide, employees benefit from international expertise while working on projects that shape local communities.
Strong focus on people and wellbeing – Colliers invests in its employees through competitive benefits, flexible working approaches, and a culture that supports individual success.
Commitment to inclusion and diversity – The business actively promotes an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and encouraged.
Make a difference – Through initiatives such as Colliers Gives, employees are encouraged to support local communities, with paid volunteering days and opportunities to contribute to charitable causes.
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