Apprenticeship Level 6 - Project Management - Bristol (6041)

Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship allows you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a university, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships have a typical duration of 3–6 years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you will continue to progress with Arup once you have completed your course.

We are looking for Project Management Degree Apprentices to join our team. From your first day, you will join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards an accredited qualification. You will work with project managers in the management of projects from the beginning through planning, development and handover. This will involve developing your consultancy skills, contributing towards detailed plans for the delivery of projects and overseeing progress during implementation. The projects you will work on will be developing our city regions and providing vital infrastructure for future generations. You will be working collaboratively with teams of specialists to solve complex problems, assisting with the preparation and management of contracts and coordinating project resources. The projects can be very varied in size, location and complexity, involving highways, bridges, airports, ports, rail schemes, major buildings and site development projects in the UK and internationally.

As an Apprentice, Arup will develop your competencies in the following areas:

• Project control
• Risk / opportunity and issue management
• Budgeting and cost management
• Information management and reporting
• Communication
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Client focus
• Managing project scope
• Managing project schedule, quality and resources
• Problem solving

These skills will be developed through practical on-the-job training, working with experienced commercial and project managers across the business and academic training. You will be assigned a mentor and buddy within your team who you will work and liaise closely with in your day-to-day work.

We are looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work. If you are keen to build a fulfilling career in Project Management and deliver excellent services for our clients, we would like to hear from you.

To Be Eligible For An Apprenticeship, You Must:

• Hold GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths at grades A–C / 9–4.

We are looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to achieve professional qualification
• Good numerical skills when working with numbers, spreadsheets and graphical information
• Ability to work well with other people
• Excellent communication skills within a team and external clients
• Adaptability
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects
• Interest in using computers for planning & design work, analysis, calculations and testing
• The ability to organise your own work and always be on time

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We are looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You are ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 14th March 2026. Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form.

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Please note we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you have resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of the programme and are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship opportunity without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.