Project Management Apprentice Egl1

Prysmian Group; Ledston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group invites applications for an Apprentice Project Manager role on the EGL1 renewable energy infrastructure project in the UK. You will learn how major engineering and construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered while supporting experienced project teams.

This apprenticeship targets individuals aged 16–18, offering hands-on experience, mentoring, and a fully funded degree-level qualification in Project Management.

Qualifications

• Organised and eager to learn, able to work with others.
• Interest in project management, engineering or construction fields.
• Willingness to balance workplace learning with academic study.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management team with day-to-day coordination of project activities.
• Attend team meetings and record actions, decisions and project updates.
• Help monitor project progress against key milestones and deadlines.
• Assist with maintaining project documentation, records and reports.
• Learn how project schedules and delivery plans are developed and managed.
• Support communication between engineers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Visit project sites to understand construction activities, engineering processes and safety requirements.
• Help organise meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in tracking project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of presentations, dashboards and project progress reports.
• Learn how budgets, resources and costs are monitored and controlled.
• Help ensure project information is accurate, organised and up to date.
• Develop understanding of environmental, sustainability and health and safety requirements on major infrastructure projects.
• Assist with coordination of suppliers, contractors and project partners.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Balance workplace learning with academic study to successfully complete the degree-level qualification.

Skills

Organised

Eager to learn

Team oriented

Stakeholder communication

Education

Enrolment in degree-level Project Management apprenticeship

Job description

Are you looking to start your career in project management while working on one of the UK's most exciting renewable energy infrastructure projects?

As an Apprentice Project Manager, you will learn how major engineering and construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Construction teams, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project.

This role is ideal for someone aged 16–18 who is eager to learn, organised, enjoys working with people and wants to develop a career in project management, engineering or construction.

You don't need previous project management experience – we'll provide the training, mentoring and support you need to succeed, including the opportunity to achieve a fully funded degree-level qualification in Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Project Manager, you will:

• Support the Project Management team with the day-to-day coordination of project activities.
• Attend team meetings and record actions, decisions and project updates.
• Help monitor project progress against key milestones and deadlines.
• Assist with maintaining project documentation, records and reports.
• Learn how project schedules and delivery plans are developed and managed.
• Support communication between engineers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Visit project sites to gain an understanding of construction activities, engineering processes and safety requirements.
• Help organise meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in tracking project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of presentations, dashboards and project progress reports.
• Learn how project budgets, resources and costs are monitored and controlled.
• Help ensure project information is accurate, organised and up to date.
• Develop an understanding of environmental, sustainability and health and safety requirements on major infrastructure projects.
• Assist with the coordination of suppliers, contractors and project partners.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Balance workplace learning with academic study to successfully complete your degree-level Project Management qualification.

What You’ll Gain

As part of this apprenticeship, Prysmian will invest in your professional development through a fully funded programme that combines practical workplace experience with higher education.

You will:

• Work towards a degree-level qualification in Project Management while earning a salary.
• Gain real-world experience supporting the delivery of one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects.
• Learn from experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Construction Professionals.
• Develop skills in project planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk management and project delivery.
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in project management, engineering, construction or the renewable energy sector.
• Benefit from dedicated mentoring, structured training and ongoing development throughout your apprenticeship.
• Graduate with both a recognised qualification and valuable industry experience.

This is a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a recognised degree qualification while contributing to a landmark project that will help deliver a greener, more sustainable energy future for the UK.

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