Magnox Hinkley: Project Manager Apprenticeship (Level 6)

What will the apprentice be doing?

Hear from the hiring manager:

"At Magnox we recognise investing in people is investing in the future of what we do. We are looking for the right person to join us and learn in the workplace whilst undertaking a fully funded university degree apprenticeship in project management that will lead to an exciting career in the growing area of nuclear decommissioning. Interested?

Magnox is an organisation which is responsible for sustainable decommissioning of the fleet of Magnox Stations and nuclear research facilities, and soon will also include decommissioning of Dounreay and the UK's advanced gas-cooled reactors as these stations complete their operational and defueling lifecycles.
Magnox needs to increase, and continue to strengthen, its core project management capability to deliver this mission. This opportunity is for a project management apprentice who will be based at Hinkley and play a key role in the delivery of complex decommissioning projects within the fleet of Magnox sites. They are our leaders of tomorrow, and as such will display excellent teamworking and collaborative behaviours.

Our projects range from dismantling or demolishing aging assets, to building new facilities, to the development of bespoke radiological waste retrieval and packaging systems. No project is the same. All our work is challenging, becoming more so as we endeavour to introduce more sustainable ways of working into project delivery.
Due to the nature of the work, you'll need to be flexible in terms of working at a Magnox site, particularly during execution. You may also work on projects based at sites other than your local site, giving you exposure to a diverse range of projects and stakeholders.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to become a full member of Association for Project Management (APM), the Chartered Body for the Project Profession."

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Take ownership of personal learning activities and maintain and present records to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship
• Be proactive in seeking opportunities which support personal development by identifying new tasks which may provide further learning opportunities to compliment the academic and technical elements of the apprenticeship programme
• Positively accept the guidance provided by workplace mentors and supervisors to develop competence to support the delivery of company objectives and question as appropriate
• Be proactive in seeking out relevant knowledge regarding current and future developments within the industry, company, programme or site.
• Effectively manage own portfolio of evidence to demonstrate that each element of the apprenticeship has been achieved to the required standard in readiness for the End Point Assessment
• Actively participate in all planned development activities to meet the skills and knowledge requirements of the apprenticeship
• Promptly report and raise any concerns or issues that may affect the successful completion of the assigned apprenticeship programme
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental and quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments and supports the continuous improvement of health, safety, environment and quality on site
• Take ownership of agreed actions relating to technical and personal development to continuously improve performance to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentice Project Manager - Level 6 Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree), Hinkley Point A, Bridgwater. TA5 1YA
Vacancy code: HKA PM2023

Applicants must be aged 18 or over by 04.09.23 due to health and safety reasons and duty of care, in line with the working time directive.

Apprentice Project Manager

Apprenticeship Standard Reference: ST0411 - Level 6 (integrated degree)

• University of Cumbria
• Length of training - 4 years
• Training will be delivered online

Apprentices will achieve either a BA or BSc Honours degree in Project Management. Apprentices are required to achieve an International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D qualification or equivalent, prior to taking the end point assessment.

For more details on the Level 6 Project Management Apprenticeship Standard visitProject manager (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Future Career Path:

Graduates will develop toward assistant project manager roles. Longer-term career paths include progression to project manager, senior project manager and beyond.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade at GCSE C/4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Three A levels (A*-C) (Grade minimum of 96 UCAS points) Essential

Things to consider

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. Due to the remote location of the sites, public transport availability is limited.