Apprentice Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK seeks an Apprentice Project Manager for an 18-month program starting September 2026. This role includes managing project lifecycles, collaborating with teams, and developing communication skills. We value diversity and provide excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, bonuses, and a leading pension scheme. Applicants need Level 3 qualifications and should possess a can-do attitude. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community we serve.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in the environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop continuously.
• Accountability for decisions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project lifecycle from design to delivery.
• Report on projects for time, cost, and quality.
• Work collaboratively in a mixed role team.

Skills

Can do attitude

Adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Drive to produce high quality work

Education

Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC)

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Project Manager

LET'S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET'S TELL YOU MORE

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Project Manager Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You'll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes. All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. Furthermore, you'll spend time with our Project Management team, assisting and running the delivery of multi-million-pound programmes of work across rivers and wastewater treatment works. You'll liaise with other teams, working collaboratively to deliver projects that impact the wider business.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

What you will learn

You will expand your knowledge of:

• Managing the project lifecycle in full, from design to delivery.
• Managing and report on projects for time, cost, and quality.
• The promotion and handover of projects.
• Working collaboratively in a mixed role team, developing your skills, and learning consistently from others, to deliver projects from start to finish.

What we are looking for

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you'll be a great match for our programme. We'd love you to be someone with:

• A 'can do' attitude - someone who is willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work.
• The ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• An open mind, constantly wanting to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working as part of team.
• Drive to produce high quality work and meet targets.

About the programme

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Shelton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 8BJ

Standard: Associate Project Manager

Link to Standard: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0310-v1-4

Apprenticeship Level: 4

Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months (not including EPA period)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: For this Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4 Foundation Degree) we require all candidates to have Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship). Please confirm that you do/will meet this requirement.

Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role.

How we'll reward and care for you in return

It's not just a job you'll get here, you'll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn't enough, you'll receive an annual salary increase whilst you're on programme and you'll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We're making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups - LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

Let's go

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 16th March at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary - face to face assessments will run from through April and May 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.