Associate Project Manager Apprentice

Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme is recruiting an Associate Project Manager Apprentice for the Lords Temporary Accommodation (LTA) Project Team. You will support delivery on a high-profile refurbishment and gain exposure to planning, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement while studying toward a recognised project management qualification.

The role is a fixed-term 16-month apprenticeship in a complex public-sector environment, working alongside experienced

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to project delivery processes is advantageous.
• If under 19, must complete a functional skills test as part of the course.
• Apprenticeship rules restrict holding a Level 4 apprenticeship or equivalent qualification prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the high-profile refurbishment project.
• Work with project managers, consultants and contractors across planning, governance and reporting.
• Engage stakeholders and contribute to project controls and risk management.
• Develop practical project management skills within a public-sector environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk awareness

Clear communication

Education

Functional skills in English and Maths

Job description

Company: Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an Associate Project Manager Apprentice to join our Lords Temporary Accommodation (LTA) Project Team on the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal (R&R) Programme — the largest and most complex renovation of a UNESCO World Heritage building ever undertaken. This once-in-a-lifetime project will undertake the provision of temporary accommodation for the House of Lords to enable the Lords decant whilst the restoration work is being carried out.

This role offers a unique and exciting environment in which to begin a career in Project Management and is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on a complex, high-profile project while studying towards a recognised Project Management qualification.

As an Associate Project Manager Apprentice, you'll support the delivery of a high-profile refurbishment project, working alongside experienced project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery, including planning, governance, risk management, reporting, stakeholder engagement and project controls.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical project management skills within a complex public-sector environment while contributing to the future of the Parliamentary Estate.

Entry Requirements and Key Information- Please note this is an apprenticeship position and funding rules state that learning cannot be repeated; therefore, applicants must not already hold a project management qualification at or above a Level 4 apprenticeship, or a related qualification at a similar or higher level such as MPA PMQ, Prince2, a project management degree. More information on the apprenticeship course can be found here- This is a fixed-term role lasting for 16 Months- If you are under 19 and do not have a Grade C/4 in English and Maths you will need to complete a functional skills test as part of the course- You will spend the equivalent of one day a week studying for your apprenticeship course. All sessions will be completed remotely.Security Clearance- Successful candidates will be required to complete security vetting to a Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) Clearance obtained through the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). Candidates are required to pass these checks before a start date can be confirmed. Applicants should also be aware that, depending on the role applied for, if they have resided outside of the UK for a total of more than two of the last five years, they may not be eligible for vetting.

Houses of Parliament Restoral and Renewal Programme