Project Manager Apprenticeship – Thames Water

ABOUT K10

K10 are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential. Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction. K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team is trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance. If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A Trainee Project Manager works closely with the project team and Senior PM to successfully deliver project outputs. They assist in scheduling, risk management, cost control, stakeholder management, and governance, among others. Strong technical and soft skills are crucial for success in this role. Duties typically include:

• Leadership.
• Monitoring project progress.
• Stakeholder management.
• Cost control.
• Resource & task planning.
• Quality assurance.
• Risk & issue management.
• Reporting.

As part of the apprenticeship, all candidates will be undertaking the Association of Project Management Qualification (APMQ). The APM is the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession, so it is recognised worldwide.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Ability to visit different sites and training days.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment. 
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Eligibility:

To start this apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have the right to work status.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.
• 18+ due to site H&S rules.
• Driving Licence & Own Vehicle.

Typical Working Week:

• 40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

You must be enthusiastic and have a strong interest in project management, with a desire to develop a career in the field.