About The Role
The Thames Water Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is looking for a Project Management Apprentice in the Reading/Oxford area.
The scheme is a bespoke apprenticeship programme sponsored by Thames Water to address skills gaps within its supply chain. It includes a compulsory industry rotation so apprentices gain experience in different environments and increase chances of further employment in the sector.
Skills and Duties
A trainee project manager works closely with the project team and the Senior PM to deliver project outputs. Responsibilities include:
- Leadership
- Monitoring project progress
- Stakeholder management
- Cost control
- Resource & task planning
- Quality assurance
- Risk & issue management
- Reporting
Strong technical and soft skills are crucial for this role. Apprentices will also have the opportunity to attempt the Association for Project Management Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ).
Training and Working Hours
Typical working week is circa 40 hours per week, starting between 07:00 & 08:00, including paid 8 hours at college.
K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Associate Project Management course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider. The apprenticeship lasts 18 months, with up to 6 months allocated for your End Point Assessment.
About You – Person Specification
- Proactive approach, pride in work and accountability for decisions.
- Love of variety, ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
- Can quickly prioritise tasks and take initiative to solve problems.
- Quick on feet for unpredictable front‑line work.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enjoy working with multiple teams.
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and communicate it to different audiences.
- Can visit different sites and attend training days.
- Curious, quick learner in a reactive, dynamic environment.
- Can work in all weather conditions to serve customers and protect the environment.
- Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement – English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
Desired Requirement – Enthusiasm and a strong interest in project management, with a desire to develop a career in the field.
Eligibility
- 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.
- Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
About Us
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 learners in sustainable employment on local projects. We collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors and colleges to deliver apprenticeship programmes designed to upskill the future of construction.
K10 is a disability confident employer, proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, let us know and we will accommodate.
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