Assistant Project Management Level 4 Apprentice

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is offering an Assistant Project Management Level 4 Apprentice position. This role involves supporting digital project delivery, including planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress. The ideal candidate will possess 5 GCSEs in Maths and English and have strong time management and teamwork skills. The apprenticeship duration is 24 months, with a salary of £22,500 and excellent benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and health support. Join us to make a positive impact on millions of customers.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Annual leave of 24 days, increasing to 28

Performance-related pay

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C).
• Driving license would be ideal but not necessary.
• Ability to manage time well and stay organized.
• Capable of working well in a team and independently.
• Passionate about learning and aligned with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Maintain project documents, plans, RAID logs, and reports.
• Track project progress, budgets, resources, and quality.
• Join stakeholder meetings and share updates.
• Assist with identifying risks and mitigation plans.
• Work with cross-functional teams to keep workstreams on track.
• Learn to manage project finances.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independence

Passion for learning

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)

Job description

Job title Assistant Project Management Level 4 Apprentice Ref 43708 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Apprentice Hours 36 Salary £22,500 Job grade A Closing date 06/03/2026

Start your Assistant Project Management career with Thames Water

Kick‑start your future as a Level 4 Assistant Project Manager Apprentice, supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider.You’llhelp deliver digital projects by learning how to plan, coordinate, andmonitoractivities that keep vital services running for millions of customers.

Whatyou’lldo:

• Support planning and scheduling of project activities.
• Helpmaintainproject documents, plans, RAID logs, and reports.
• Track project progress, budgets, resources, and quality.
• Join stakeholder meetings, share updates, and capture actions.
• Assistwith identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to keep workstreams on track.
• Learn how to set up, manage, andmonitorproject finances.

Where you will work:

Location: Hybrid -Clearwater Court, Reading
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day ,

Training and qualification:

You’llstudy with BPP Training, one of the UK’s leading Project Management training providers.

Your training will be delivered via virtual weekly workshops

Qualification: Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard- This aligns with Association for Project Management for Associate Membership
Duration: 24 months

What you should bring to the role:

• 5 GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• Driving license would be ideal but a necessity
• Can manage time well and stay organised
• Works well in a team but is also confident working independently
• Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future

What’sin it for you?

• Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plandirectly linkedto company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shoppingvouchersand life assurance.

We’rethe UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive.It’sa big job andwe’vegot a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family,you’llenjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible workingarrangementsand excellent benefits.

Ifyou’relooking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations,we’llbe here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more .

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames,you’llhave the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.It’salsoa great opportunityto learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

We’recommitted to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know,we’rehere to help and support .