JOHNSTON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED - Apprentice Project Manager

Go Construct

Doncaster

Hybrid

GBP 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Job summary

Johnston Shopfitters UK LIMITED in Doncaster is offering an enthusiastic Project Manager Apprentice role. You will gain hands-on experience while working with a supportive team and be funded through a Construction Support Technician Level 3 qualification.

The apprenticeship runs for 2 years with 40 hours per week, starting Monday 04 January 2027. Successful candidates will learn on the job and in college, with college-based training at Doncaster College and day release arrangements.

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths grade 4 (or equivalent) required.
Full driving licence and ability to travel to work and college as needed.
Willingness to learn and develop through the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Support in establishing, developing and managing relationships, delivering client service and acting as first point of contact for clients.
Ensure stakeholder satisfaction in all aspects of role and engagements.
Assist with site access permits and RAMS preparation.
Assist in liaising with design teams to confirm specifications and compliance.
Support pre-construction activities to help meet deadlines and budgets.
Develop and maintain O&M data library and templates for project close-out.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Education

GCSE English (grade 4)

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager Apprentice to join our vibrant and friendly team. You will be supported through your qualification with real experience to complement your learning. One element of JSF(UK) Limited core values is to guarantee client satisfaction, safeguarding and building on our close client relationships.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 04 January 2027

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The following duties and roles in addition to industry standard responsibilities are expected:

Assist and support in establishing, developing and managing relationships, delivering exceptional client service and ensuring JSF(UK) Ltd team are first point of call for clients
Ensure stakeholder satisfaction in all aspects of role and engagements
Arranging access permits
Developing H&S knowledge to assist in and ultimately enable compilation of RAMS for all sites
Develop and maintain internal ‘team’ ethos through colleague respect, interaction, support and personal development
Assist internal PM and design team during inception ensuring understanding and development of client brief developing understanding of compliance with all statutory regulations
Under the guidance of line manager, co-ordinate site survey dates and ensure all necessary parties are in attendance
Review site survey outputs (detailed outputs including fully dimensioned site survey, dilapidations schedule, photographic survey and logistics plan) and ensure distribution of relevant elements to the appropriate stakeholders
Collaborate with design team to confirm specifications, ensuring technical feasibility and developing understanding of compliance with all statutory regulations
Co-operate with internal team throughout pre-construction period to ensure budget efficiencies
Assist in liaison with internal design team and specialist suppliers design team in development of design pack, whilst paying due cognisance to project budgets
Assist in management of the submission, drive the consent process of all required project approvals, statutory or otherwise, to ensure the effcient reduction of pre-construction timelines and ensuring a smooth progression through the consent approvals process
Assist PM in collation of the construction phase H&S project management plan, providing relevant pre-construction information
Develop skills to maintain, monitor and issue Key Event Schedule (KES) regarding pre and post construction activities applicable to the role
Assist in preparation of progress reports flagging of any issues and mitigation methodology
Monitor all pre-construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure all deadlines are achieved
Assist reviewing pre-construction resources such as materials, labour and equipment with attention to budgetary limitation, to ensure construction
Become proficient in the use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
Manage/maintain health and safety standards, and ensure adherence to all health and safety standards, reporting of any issues
Report and elevate any issues, or improvements to management as needed
Experience risk management during the pre-construction process to minimise project risks whilst maintaining safe project delivery
Liaise with mentor to engage with all suppliers and using ‘data library’ compile and ensure the delivery of and implementation of O&M manuals at PC
Develop O&M ‘data library’ and standard O&M template to drive efficiencies through the close out process
Ensure all elements within your control are in place to ensure ‘pure’ delivery (Defect free, O&Ms submitted, Final Account submitted) on day of completion
Ensure continuation of study, development of academic and practical skills and qualifications
Establish continuous professional development plan to enable JSF (UK) Limited to support and develop personal and professional aspirations

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Your training plan

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release
You will undertake the Construction Support Technician Level 3 Standard
Apprenticeship search / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a Project Manager of the future

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college within a reasonable commute time.

Candidates should hold a full driving licence.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rate.

We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this when we contact you to arrange a pre-screening Interview.

A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.

About this company

One element of JSF(UK) Limited core values is to guarantee client satisfaction, safeguarding and building on our close client relationships, generating repeat business with clients maintaining similar values.

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After this apprenticeship