Global City Futures has welcomed two new apprentices, Edward Robinson and Fares Lazazi, who join the team as Apprentice Junior Consultants as part of the Level 4 Junior Management Consultant Apprenticeship delivered through Exeter College. Both apprentices will spend one day a week at the college, with the rest of their time embedded within GCF’s project teams.
Edward (pictured right) joins GCF after completing A‑levels in Economics, Business Studies, History and Maths. He brings a strong analytical mindset and a keen interest in how complex projects are shaped in practice.
“I’m really looking forward to learning from experienced professionals and getting an understanding of what it’s like to work in the industry,” Edward said. “This is a chance to acclimatise to real consultancy work and see how large‑scale sustainability projects come together.”
Fares (pictured centre) arrives with previous experience from a year‑long internship through the Investment 2020 programme, which introduced him to operational and automation processes in the financial sector. However, he was keen to find work with more tangible real‑world outcomes.
“At GCF the projects lead to something meaningful,” he explained. “I’m excited to gain exposure to clients, learn as much as I can, and get involved in work that ultimately delivers physical, positive change. After two years, I hope Eddie and I can become a real ‘dream team’ within the business.”
Both apprentices are already getting involved in live assignments and are eager to contribute to GCF’s mission across decarbonisation, heat networks, and public‑sector infrastructure programmes.
Elaine Anning (pictured left), Director at Global City Futures, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Edward and Fares to GCF. Taking on apprentices is an important part of building a clear skills pathway within our team and supporting progression across the business. It’s inspiring to bring in new perspectives and fresh thinking, and we’re excited to help them grow into the next generation of sustainable infrastructure professionals.”
The Junior Management Consultant Apprenticeship is designed for individuals aiming to become management consultants or staff supporting organisational change. It provides learners with the skills to contribute to business improvement, access real project work from objective‑setting through to evaluation and develop leadership and analytical capabilities relevant to consulting roles.
Edward and Fares join GCF at a time of significant project growth, and their arrival strengthens the consultancy’s commitment to developing talent within the South West.