Apprentice Project Manager

Costain Group PLC; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is offering a Project Management Apprenticeship in Kemp Town Estate. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced Project Managers, overseeing the lifecycle of projects while gaining hands-on experience in various delivery areas. Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs and 96 UCAS points. This role demands strong organizational and communication skills as well as a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4/C in required subjects.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS Points or equivalent qualifications.
• Functional Skills Level 2 considered as equivalent to GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive projects from start to finish.
• Gain insights into managing project budgets and schedules.
• Check and evaluate quality of project work.
• Hands-on experience in execution and operational phases.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Education

5 GCSEs Grade 4/C in Mathematics, English, & Science/Engineering

96 UCAS Points at A Level / T-Level

Job description

As a Project Management Apprentice, you'll work closely with experienced Costain Project Managers and the integrated project team in one of the most complex and dynamic working environments in the UK. A career in Project Management offers a unique blend of strategic planning, leadership, and hands‑on problem‑solving. As an Apprentice Project Manager, you will work closely with the team to oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from initial conception and design through to completion and evaluation. This role requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to support the coordination of various teams and resources, and the resilience to support the team with achieving tight deadlines and unexpected challenges. It is a profession that demands excellent communication skills to inspire and guide your team, as well as a proactive approach to risk management and troubleshooting. At Costain, Project Management is not just about delivering projects on time and within budget – it's about driving innovation and creating lasting impacts on society.

During this comprehensive apprenticeship, you'll rotate through various placements in key project delivery areas, with support from our industry experts, including:

• Project Management: Learn to oversee and drive projects from start to finish
• Project Controls: Gain insights into managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Quality: Be involved with checking, measuring, and evaluating the quality of your project work against the quality criteria and standards, and taking corrective actions if needed
• Commercial: ensure that all commercial aspects of the projects under their remit are properly managed and controlled, and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business.
• Construction: Get hands‑on experience in the execution and operational phases of projects.

Throughout the programme, you will be integral to the success of pioneering projects.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4/C in Mathematics, English Language & or Science/Engineering subject - Minimum of 96 UCAS Points, at A Level / T-Level, all subjects considered - Other Level 3 qualifications may be considered - Vocational equivalents at level 3 or higher will also be considered as equivalent to UCAS points - Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C

About you

• An organised individual who can work well to deadlines
• Someone who is creative with a keen interest in the latest technology
• Someone that enjoys challenges and problem solving in their day to day work
• Communicating clearly, both written and verbally
• Works well within a team, but equally on your own
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships

Additional Requirements

• Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.
• Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.
• As some of our project sites are based in remote locations, it is worth noting that you will be required to have the ability to travel to the site.

The level and training provider for your apprenticeship will depend on the skills you present at interview. The Early Careers team will register you with a suitable training provider who can support the delivery of your qualification. Being an apprentice means you will work both on‑the‑job with your project at site, and off‑the‑job with the provider.

When taking on one of the many apprenticeships on offer by Costain, you will be supported by your project line manager and team, the Costain Early Careers Team, and the training provider of your academic qualification. The training provider may be a college, a university or even an independent training provider. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your local team and line manager, and you will be given time to carry out your studies with the provider etc. Your on‑the‑job training will be in line with the work available on site but will afford the opportunity to ensure that you are given on site experience required to meet the technical and competency levels in order to achieve your apprenticeship goals.