Digital Energy Project Manager Apprentice

Schneider Electric North America; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global industrial technology leader is seeking a Digital Energy Project Manager Apprentice in Bristol. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training and a clear career path, enhancing skills in project management and resource coordination. You will support project delivery while ensuring safety standards and customer satisfaction. Essential qualifications include a Full UK Driving Licence and academic achievements like GCSEs and A Levels. This role provides a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Access to Health & Wellbeing Support

Employee Discounts

Learning Portal Access

Qualifications

• Required to have a full UK Driving Licence.
• No pre‑requisite experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Project Team operates at the highest health and safety standards.
• Drive project business growth and profitability.
• Deliver customer satisfaction and project excellence.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes and drive improvements.
• Manage resource planning and efficiency.
• Embed efficiency and best practices in project delivery.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Clear communication with stakeholders

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to accuracy and quality

Team player

Education

5 GCSEs including Math, English, and STEM Subject

A Levels BBC (112 UCAS Points)

BTEC DDM Extended Diploma

Job description

Role Title

Digital Energy Project Manager Apprentice

Location

Bristol

Apprentice Level

UK Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Salary

£23,000

Role Mission

You will join a passionate team to support the successful delivery of projects that drive organisational growth and innovation. As a Level 6 Project Manager Apprentice, you will learn to plan, coordinate, and manage resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Through the duration of your programme you will grow professionally and personally, enabling you to be empowered to bring fresh ideas, apply structured methodologies, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve impactful outcomes. Through curiosity and commitment, you will play a key role in turning strategic objectives into real‑world results.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the Project Team always operates at the highest standards of Health and Safety.
• Drive project business growth and profitability.
• Deliver customer satisfaction and project excellence to our end‑user base and throughout the contractual chain (M&E’s, consultants, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with our quality process and drive continuous improvements.
• Help manage resource planning and efficiency to maximise utilisation.
• Embed efficiency and best practices in project delivery process and culture to raise competitiveness and profitability of the business.

Training

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two different types of training:

• On‑the‑job training delivered by Schneider Electric, including skills and knowledge beyond the apprenticeship but needed for the role.
• Off‑the‑job training delivered by selected Training Providers during normal working hours – at least 20% of your working hours (average 6 hours per week).

Additional support includes:

• A comprehensive induction.
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance.
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities.
• Performance reviews.
• Mental health and wellbeing support.
• Feedback opportunities.

Work Pattern

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Exact start and finish times will be agreed with the Line Manager. Some hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities effectively.
• Clear and confident communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Capability to identify issues and develop practical solutions quickly.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality in planning, documentation, and delivery.
• Team‑player, working well with diverse teams to achieve shared project goals.

Desirable

• Understanding of energy management.
• Confidence in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Comfortable with change and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Education

Minimum: 5 GCSE’s including Math’s, English, and a STEM Subject grade C/4 or above or equivalent. A Levels BBC 112 UCAS Points (must include Math’s) or BTEC DDM Extended Diploma with math’s unit or T levels with core areas of specialisations consistent with engineering contents.

Previous Experience Required

No pre‑requisite experience required.

Driving Licence Required

A full UK Driving Licence is essential. Applications from those in the process of obtaining one (currently completing driving lessons) are accepted. If the role requires travel, a vehicle will be provided by Schneider Electric.

Visa Sponsorship

We are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Certain visa types may not meet eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

Company Overview

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world‑leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitisation to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future‑proof data centres, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. We provide integrated end‑to‑end lifecycle AI‑enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software, and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers. We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000+ colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries, embracing diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme.
• Employee Share Ownership Programme.
• Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance.
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays.
• Holiday Buy Programme.
• Flexible Working Arrangements (Role Dependent).
• Hybrid Working Arrangements (Role Dependent).
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support.
• Volunteering Opportunities.
• Access to Employee Discounts (including Fitness, Shopping & Dining).
• SE Career Hub Portal Access (view of internal job opportunities, mentors, and projects globally).
• Learning Portal Access (content that supports continuous learning).

Equal Opportunity

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Application

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