Trainee Project Manager L4 Apprentice (Northampton)
Ref: VAC-02635
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Sector: Business Skills
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Start Date: 01/11/2026
Working Week: Full time, Monday-Friday. 08:30 – 17:00
Company: Infinis
Positions Available: 3
Vacancy Detail
Infinis Energy Services Limited (trading as Infinis) is one of the UK's leading independent renewable energy businesses. The company develops and operates renewable and low‑carbon energy infrastructure, generating electricity from captured methane, solar energy, battery storage, and power‑response assets. Infinis supports the UK's transition to a greener future through operations across more than 140 sites nationwide.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Infinis Futures Programme and gain hands‑on experience working on real renewable energy projects whilst studying towards a nationally recognised Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship.
About the Role
As a Trainee Project Manager, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of renewable energy projects across the business. Working alongside experienced Project Managers, Construction Teams and Commercial Teams, you will gain experience throughout the entire project lifecycle whilst developing the skills required for a successful career in project management.
This role combines practical workplace experience with structured apprenticeship training, providing a clear pathway into professional project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers in planning and delivering renewable energy projects.
- Assist with project schedules, milestones, budgets and risk management.
- Produce project reports, presentations and documentation.
- Attend project meetings and record actions.
- Monitor project progress against agreed timescales.
- Coordinate with internal departments, contractors and consultants.
- Support procurement and commercial activities where appropriate.
- Maintain project documentation and document control systems.
- Undertake site visits to understand project delivery and construction activities.
- Support Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
- Complete apprenticeship learning activities and apply learning in the workplace.
Locations & Positions Available
- Apollo: Northampton (3 Locations)
- Brigstock — Grafton Road, Brigstock, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3FE
- Grafton — Grafton Road, Grafton Underwood, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3AD
- Oakley Bush — Newton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BW
What We Are Looking For
- Aged 18 or over.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- Eligible to undertake a Level 4 Apprenticeship.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Skills & Suitability Criteria
- Professionalism
- Learning Mindset
- Leadership Skills
- Proactivity
- Attention to Details
Benefits
- £26,000 salary plus bonus
- Structured career development and mentoring
- Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship
- Hands‑on renewable energy project experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Green Benefits Package
- Death in Service Cover
- Long‑term career progression opportunities within project management Future Career Opportunities
Success Pathways
Successful apprentices will benefit from a structured route into project management and may progress into:
- Assistant Project Manager
- Associate Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Programme Support Roles
Qualifications required
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Preferred
- Degree, HNC or HND (where apprenticeship eligibility criteria are met).
- Positive and proactive
- Willing to learn
- Reliable and professional
- Comfortable asking questions and
- Taking responsibility
Skills required
- Organisation and planning
- Good written and verbal communication
- Relationship building
- Ability to manage priorities
- Microsoft Office
- Logical problem solving
Future Prospects
Structured route into project management, with the opportunity to build experience across the project lifecycle and progress towards a potential permanent role based on performance after successful completion of apprenticeship
Other Information
- Genuine interest in project management and renewable energy.
- Eligibility to undertake the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
- A dedicated specialist trainer providing ongoing training, guidance, and support
- Hands‑on learning, applying skills to real workplace scenarios
- Virtual and/or face‑to‑face classroom sessions, including regular interactive workshops
- Comprehensive study packs
- Guided learning tasks
- Online learning resources and support
- 1-to-1 support, including coaching and tailored advice
- Assignments and work‑based research projects
- Regular progress reviews, including pre‑gateway and final gateway reviews
- Preparation and support for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
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