Project Manager Apprentice L6

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Reading seeks a Project Manager Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience throughout the project lifecycle while pursuing a Level 6 qualification. Responsibilities include project tracking and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs, excellent communication, and teamwork skills. Benefits include a starting salary of £23,500, holiday leave, a performance-related pay plan, and generous health and wellness perks. Join a dynamic team committed to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Excellent salary

24 days annual leave

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Holds 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C).
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 BTEC (equivalent 96 UCAS points).
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced Project Managers on projects.
• Monitor progress, analyze performance, and address issues.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

3 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 BTEC

Job description

Ready to kick-start your future in Project Management? Join us as a Project Manager Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full project life cycle with the Capital Delivery team and earn a Level 6 Project Management qualification. Learn budget, procurement, and sponsorship skills while contributing to services for millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Management Apprentice:

• Work with experienced Project Managers to apply Thames Water’s five‑stage project process
• Monitor progress, analyse performance, and proactively address issues and opportunities
• Learn and apply Health & Safety, OFWAT, DWI, and Environment Agency standards
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop communication and engagement skills
• Take on a challenging learning curve with opportunities to grow throughout the apprenticeship
• Lead projects contributing to Thames Water’s Carbon Net Zero 2030 ambitions

Where you’ll work:

Location: Clearwater Court Reading

Hours: 36‑hour week over four working days plus one training day

Start date: Sept 2026

Training and qualification:

You’ll study with the University of Cumbria, a leading UK project management provider, through weekly online tuition, occasional face‑to‑face sessions in Lancaster or Carlisle, and optional Project Manager Summer sessions.

Qualification achieved: Project Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard- BSc Hons Project Management and APM PMQ qualifications

Duration: Permanent contract with a 48‑month structured programme

What you should bring to the role

• Holds 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 9‑4 / A‑C)
• 3 A‑Levels or equivalent Level 3 BTEC (equivalent 96 UCAS points)
• Full UK Driving License
• Business travel insurance
• Good communication and time management skills
• Works well within a team as well as independently

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £23,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Learning more about our purpose and values

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.