Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Chippenham

Siemens; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in the United Kingdom is offering a Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management. This Level 6 apprenticeship spans about 48 months with day-release study and a route to a permanent role on successful completion.

You will work on railway signalling and control projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams across engineering, software and installation disciplines. The programme aligns you from day one to a dedicated role in project management, with structured development days, mentoring

Qualifications

• Candidates must have achieved or be on track to achieve 96 UCAS points.
• You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including maths and English language or 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above.
• Logical thinking, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of railway signalling and control projects.
• Work alongside a variety of teams, including engineering, software and installation specialists.
• Develop your project management skills in areas such as project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and safety requirements.
• Build your communication and stakeholder management skills with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other project partners to support the successful delivery of safe and reliable rail solutions.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Problem solving

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

96 UCAS points

GCSEs including Maths & English (5 totals)

3 A Levels or BTEC (Grade C+)

Job description

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands-on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you'll built your skills working on meaningful projects.

You'll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process. You'll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

As a Degree Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to the LEVEL 6, Project Manager

The anticipated delivery model is virtual day release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 48 months. The expected provider for this programme is Cumbria University.

The Role

In the highly specialized and safety-critical domain of railway signalling and control, a Project Manager plays an absolutely essential role, acting as the central orchestrator for complex system implementations. They are responsible for meticulously planning, executing, and closing projects that deliver sophisticated signalling solutions, encompassing everything from interlocking systems and train control to communication networks.

You'll make a difference by:

• Support the planning and delivery of railway signalling and control projects, gaining an understanding of how projects progress from initial concept through to testing and completion.


• Work alongside a variety of teams, including engineering, software and installation specialists, to help keep projects coordinated and on track.


• Develop your project management skills by gaining experience in areas such as project schedules, budgets, resources, risks and safety requirements.


• Build your communication and stakeholder management skills by working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other project partners to support the successful delivery of safe and reliable rail solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Candidates must have achieved or be on track to achieve 96 UCAS points


• You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including maths and English language or 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent) at grade C or above.


• Logical thinking, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving


• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change


• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role.

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

Applicants to all Early Careers roles must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We cannot consider applicants on Student, Graduate or other visas that would require sponsorship in the future to continue employment. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.

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