Project Manager Apprenticeship

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in the UK is seeking a Trainee Project Manager to assist in delivering project outcomes. This role involves task planning, cost control, and stakeholder management. Successful candidates will participate in a 24-month apprenticeship, gaining essential skills in project management while working in a dynamic environment. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proactive and accountable in decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic work environments.
• Curious and quick learner in reactive situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in scheduling and risk management.
• Monitor project progress and control costs.
• Ensure quality assurance and manage resources.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above

Job description

About The Role

The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career changing opportunities for residents close to the airport.

J ob Description

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. 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.

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

Qualifications required / desirable

Minimum Requirements

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

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 24 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

To be eligible for the Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, you must reside in one of the following regions :

• Hillingdon
• Hounslow
• Ealing
• Spelthorne
• Windsor & Reading
• South Buckinghamshire
• Elmbridge
• Slough
• Runnymede

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.

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