Apprentice Project Manager (Level 4) in Shrewsbury

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That’s why we’re on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be in the top % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly dedicated colleagues, we’re looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you’re excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Project Manager Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. You’ll be supported every step of the way. Your role will be to gain practical experience in a few teams developing your knowledge and understanding of Severn Trent and the processes.

All of this will allow you to further develop your skills so you can communicate data effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. Furthermore, you’ll spend time with our Project Management team, assisting and running the delivery of multi-million-pound programmes of work across rivers and wastewater treatment works. You’ll liaise with other teams, working collaboratively to deliver projects that impact the wider business.

We welcome all apprentices from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

You will be based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements within project teams, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be studying towards a Level qualification in Associate Project Manager.

You will expand your knowledge of:

• Managing the project lifecycle in full, from design to delivery.
• Managing and reporting on projects for time, cost, and quality.
• The promotion and handover of projects.
• Working collaboratively in a mixed role team, developing your skills, and learning consistently from others, to deliver projects from start to finish.

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – someone who is willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work.
• The ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• An open mind, constantly wanting to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Drive to produce high quality work and meet targets.

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Shelton, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY BJ

Standard: Associate Project Manager

Apprenticeship Level:

Apprenticeship Duration: months (not including EPA period)

Starting Salary: £

Entry Criteria: For this Apprenticeship Programme (Level Foundation Degree) we require all candidates to have Level qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level, Level advanced apprenticeship). Please confirm that you do/will meet this requirement.

Driving Requirements: If you are successful, you will require a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle upon beginning your role.

You will be working hours per week Monday to Friday, across a am - pm/am - pm working pattern.

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Roles close on th March at Midday (pm). Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through April and May. Estimated start date- September.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.