Project Manager Apprenticeship

K10 Apprenticeships Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

K10 Apprenticeships Limited is offering an exciting apprenticeship for aspiring Project Managers. Key duties include assisting in scheduling, cost control, and stakeholder management while pursuing an APM qualification. This role promises dynamic learning experiences across various project sites, requiring strong leadership and analytical skills in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Funded Level 4 Associate Project Management course

Opportunity to work from home

Qualifications

• Proactive and accountable, with a strong interest in project management.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting project managers with scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Monitoring project progress and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above

Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for an Apprentice Project Manager. The role will mainly be based in Midsomer Norton but will require regular travel to sites within the Thames Valley and opportunities to work from home.

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
• 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.

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 18 months - 24 Months.

About You

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

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.

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
• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle

About Us

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.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.