Project Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

Throughout your apprenticeship you will learn to:

• Monitor the progress of projects currently being undertaken
• Support budgeting and cost control, have an awareness of project budgets and build an understanding of planned and actual costs
• Determine, control and manage changes to the scope of the project, including assumptions, dependencies and constraints
• Understand the resources required to successfully deliver a project, including employees, sub-contractors

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

You will be supported through a structured in-house development programme and a range of virtual classroom-based workshops with Heart of England Training to gain an APM Project Management Qualification, and become eligible to be an Associate member of the Association for Project Management (APM).

Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, you will be appointed a workplace mentor to support you with your learning.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere.

Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.

We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn't think of a better time for you to join us!

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 - 4 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 4 (A*-C)) Essential
A Level or equivalent Non-specific (Grade A*-C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Construction (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

We require: 5 GCSE's or equivalent Grades 9 - 4 (A*-C), including Maths and English 2 A-Levels or equivalent Grades A* - C A construction related qualification or experience would be beneficial but not essential.