Project Manager Apprentice

Are you looking to start your career in project management while working on one of the UK's most exciting renewable energy infrastructure projects?

As an Apprentice Project Manager, you will learn how major engineering and construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Construction teams, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of the Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) project.

This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, organised, enjoys working with people and wants to develop a career in project management, engineering or construction.

Please note this role is based in Seaham, SR7 0PA at the EGL 1 England site compound.

You don't need previous project management experience – we'll provide the training, mentoring and support you need to succeed, including the opportunity to achieve a fully funded degree-level qualification in Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Project Manager, you will:

• Support the Project Management team with the day-to-day coordination of project activities.
• Attend team meetings and record actions, decisions and project updates.
• Help monitor project progress against key milestones and deadlines.
• Assist with maintaining project documentation, records and reports.
• Learn how project schedules and delivery plans are developed and managed.
• Support communication between engineers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Visit project sites to gain an understanding of construction activities, engineering processes and safety requirements.
• Help organise meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in tracking project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of presentations, dashboards and project progress reports.
• Learn how project budgets, resources and costs are monitored and controlled.
• Help ensure project information is accurate, organised and up to date.
• Develop an understanding of environmental, sustainability and health and safety requirements on major infrastructure projects.
• Assist with the coordination of suppliers, contractors and project partners.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Balance workplace learning with academic study to successfully complete your degree-level Project Management qualification.

What You'll Gain

As part of this apprenticeship, Prysmian will invest in your professional development through a fully funded programme that combines practical workplace experience with higher education.

You will:

• Work towards a degree-level qualification in Project Management while earning a salary.
• Gain real-world experience supporting the delivery of one of the UK's largest energy infrastructure projects.
• Learn from experienced Project Managers, Engineers and Construction Professionals.
• Develop skills in project planning, stakeholder management, budgeting, risk management and project delivery.
• Build a strong foundation for a long-term career in project management, engineering, construction or the renewable energy sector.
• Benefit from dedicated mentoring, structured training and ongoing development throughout your apprenticeship.
• Graduate with both a recognised qualification and valuable industry experience.

This is a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a recognised degree qualification while contributing to a landmark project that will help deliver a greener, more sustainable energy future for the UK.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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