Associate Project Manager Apprentice

Blijer.nl; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Trainee Project Manager for an exciting apprenticeship opportunity. This role involves working closely with a project team to deliver successful project outputs, including stakeholder management, risk and cost control, and resource planning. The apprenticeship includes training for the Association of Project Management Qualification, recognized globally. Ideal candidates will have a passion for project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a team dedicated to upskilling the future of construction and making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and soft skills are crucial for success in this role.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Monitor project progress and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Cost Control

Resource Planning

Quality Assurance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Associate Project Management Apprenticeship

A Trainee Project Manager works closely with the project team and Senior PM to successfully deliver project outputs. They assist in scheduling, risk management, cost control, stakeholder management, and governance, among others. Strong technical and soft skills are crucial for success in this role. For this Thames Water scheme, duties typically include:

· Leadership

· Monitoring project progress

· Stakeholder management

· Cost control

· Resource & task planning

· Quality assurance

· Risk & issue management

· Reporting

As part of the apprenticeship, all candidates will be undertaking the Association of Project Management Qualification (APMQ). The APM is the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession, so it is recognised worldwide.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

· Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.

· A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment

· Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving

· No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams

· Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences

· Ability to visit different sites and training days

· Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.

· Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment

· Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

Minimum Requirements

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Must have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle

The apprenticeship will be based out of Maidstone but candidates must be willing to travel between South-East London and the Maidstone area from time to time.

Desired Requirements

Enthusiasm and a strong interest in project management, with a desire to develop a career in the field.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Associate Project Management course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 18 months.

Eligibility

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

· Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status

· Not enrolled on any other courses

· 18+ due to site H&S rules

Who We Are

We are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.