Project Management Apprenticeship

Programme title: Project Management Apprenticeship

Level: 4

Salary: 21205

Location: Warrington

Application closing date: 12th March 2026

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 67886

Want to steer major projects from start to finish Kickstart your career as a project management professional with our 2-year Project Management Apprenticeship.

About the programme

This exciting apprenticeship is designed to develop the Project Managers of the future. From day one youll be a key member of our project management team gaining practical on-the-job experience within professional project environments and collaborating across a huge range of engineering frameworks. Youll work on a diverse range of complex projects for customers across the nuclear sector.

Youll focus on the total lifecycle of the projects youre working on from design through to manufacture construction and commissioning. With support from our project management experts youll become experienced in:

Monitoring project schedules
Managing stakeholders
Controlling risks and changes
Ensuring smooth delivery of projects.

Along the way youll develop leadership and management skills.

Completing the programme will equip you with a Level 4 qualification and the skills you need to pursue a career as a Project Manager.

Your education/training

You will be working towards the Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard which is designed to complement your practical on-the-job experience and support your development as a project professional.

You will be studying at Weston College an award-winning provider of further and higher education based in Weston-Super-Mare. The college supports nearly 30000 learners across the UK with high-quality education and vocational training.

The apprenticeship programme spans two years during which you will attend virtual lessons one day every other week. On the alternate weeks when no lesson is scheduled you will be expected to dedicate that same day to completing your off-the-job training hours. If youre based in Bristol youll also have the option to attend lessons in-person.

Upon starting the apprenticeship you will be eligible to become a student member of the Association for Project Management (APM) a key step towards professional recognition. Following successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress to Associate Membership of the APM.

Future prospects

Upon completing your apprenticeship you will progress to the role of Project Assistant. From there we will provide support and guidance to help you advance on your career path towards becoming a Project Manager and beyond.

Through the Babcock Role Framework youll have a clear view of how your career can progress with mapped-out pathways development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What youll need

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
2 A levels at grade C or above
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What youll get

Well provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition youll benefit from:

Fully funded qualification
Personal development training and opportunities
Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
Competitive pension scheme
Employee share scheme
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

Its hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences youll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects and challenges that will help you navigate where you want to take your career. At the end of your apprentice programme you will become a Project Assistant. Thereafter you will be actively supported on your journey to become a Project Manager and beyond.

When you join us youll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Application process and closing dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

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