Project Manager - Manager in Reading

This apprenticeship is part of The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme and is a programme sponsored by Thames Water to address the skills gaps within their supply chain. The scheme features a compulsory industry rotation to enable apprentices to get experience in different environments and boost the chances of further employment in the sector.

The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme are looking for an Associate Project Manager Apprentice in the Reading area/Thames Valley area.

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.

For this Thames Water scheme, 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.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being 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.

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

Person Specification:

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
• Must have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
• The apprenticeship will be based out of Maidstone but candidates must be willing to travel between South-East London and the Maidstone area from time to time.

Desired Requirements:

• Enthusiasm and a strong interest in project management, with a desire to develop a career in the field.

Key Training/College Information:

• K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Associate Project Management course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
• The apprenticeship duration is 18 months.

Eligibility:

• To start this apprenticeship, you'll need to be living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.
• Not enrolled on any other courses.
• 18+ due to site H&S rules.

Who We Are:

We 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.