Apprentice Project Manager

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Working within the team to learn about Rydon's approach to property maintenance, shadowing/assisting staff members to build up knowledge
• Assisting with identifying suitable subcontractors to undertake the works
• Assisting with obtaining and preparing quotations for works
• Support with obtaining health and safety information before works commence
• Creating draft handover packs to be ready for submission upon completion of works
• Creating reports on quotes requested or works in progress

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

• You will undertake the Associate Project Manager Level 4 qualification (CertHE) at the University of Bedfordshire at their Luton campus
• You would attend one day a week on campus (Luton) and the next week online, alternating
• The duration of programme is typically 24 months

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• You will be provided with ongoing training and development to upskill within the field of project management
• You will be supporting our Regional Project Manager in ensuring that the information systems that we use are maintained accurately and transition into a junior project manager within our team
• This is a development opportunity leading to a long term career within Rydon which from Junior Project you can progress to Associate Project Manager to Project Manager
• Our project managers manage and supervise instructed works including preparing and updating work programs, health and safety information, placing orders, overseeing site matters and attending design and site meetings where necessary. They also manage financial performance and return on projects which includes managing invoicing and cash due and received

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

There will be an element of working on site as well as in the office and the works we undertake are within live healthcare centres/hospitals There will in time be travel and a full UK driving license will need to be obtained by the end of the apprenticeship