Apprentice Project Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Life cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking an Apprentice Project Manager to join our team on the HMCTS Contract based at Bevis Marks, London. This fixed-term role runs for 48 months, full-time (40 hours per week), with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

You will develop a career in Project Management within Facilities Management, gaining hands-on experience while studying for a professional qualification and supporting UK government projects.

Qualifications

• BTEC Business Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across UK sites as required.
• Security Vetting clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of SHEQ processes and support project delivery.
• Build partnerships with FM services and client teams, focusing on customer engagement.
• Support improvements in project delivery processes and handovers.
• Develop communications with stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
• Oversee contractor works and manage potential issues to keep projects on track.
• Learn CAFM systems and Maximo integration for project delivery.
• Demonstrate professionalism in challenging customer and staff interactions.
• Take increasing responsibility for planning and managing your own tasks.
• Support Responsible Business objectives and Net Carbon Zero initiatives.
• Participate in safety and compliance activities.

Education

BTEC Business Level 3

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Maximo

CAFM systems

Job description

Equans is looking for an Apprentice Project Manager to join our team on the HMCTS Contract based at Bevis Marks, London. This is a Fixed Term Contract for 48 months on a full time basis working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Are you looking to develop a career in Project Management within the Facilities Management sector? Join our dedicated Project Management team and gain hands‑on, practical experience while studying for a professional qualification. This role offers a unique blend of learning technical project management skills, applying them in real‑world scenarios, and contributing directly to impactful projects supporting UK government clients.

What will you deliver?

• Gain thorough knowledge of SHEQ processes supporting project delivery and ensure consistent implementation.
• Build collaborative partnerships within FM services and client teams, focusing strongly on customer engagement.
• Support continuous improvements in project delivery processes and assist with smooth operational handovers.
• Develop and maintain effective communications with stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
• Oversee contractor works as directed and proactively manage potential issues to keep projects on track.
• Utilize technology efficiently, including learning CAFM systems and project integration with Maximo.
• Demonstrate resilience and professionalism in a variety of challenging customer and staff interactions.
• Take increasing responsibility for planning and managing your own work tasks.
• Support company‑wide Responsible Business objectives and Net Carbon Zero initiatives.
• Participate in safety and compliance activities such as Manager Safety Visits (MSVs).

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• BTEC Business Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across UK sites as required.
• Due to the nature of the contract, successful postholder must be able to obtain and maintain Security Vetting.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.