Project Management Apprenticeship (Level 6)

Jacobs are looking for Project Manager Degree Apprentices to join our vibrant Decommissioning Projects team based in Birchwood Park, Warrington. As a Project Manager Degree Apprentice at Jacobs, you will be enrolled onto a scheme that will develop you to attain the knowledge, skills & behaviours that are required of a professional Project Manager.

What are we looking for?

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be working on a variety of interesting projects, managing a multi-disciplinary team to solve technical problems. As a Project Manager you will need to communicate with your team effectively to ensure that they understand the Client’s objectives and deliver the project requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of projects throughout the whole project lifecycle from initial set up to completion and close out.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to produce deliverables and meet project objectives.
• Monitoring and reporting project performance against cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Coordinating and leading communication with both internal and external stakeholders; chairing meetings, taking minutes, tracking actions.
• Preparing risk registers and managing risks and opportunities on projects.
• Preparation of proposals including production of cost and schedule estimates.

We are looking for bright individuals with an enquiring mindset who are self-motivated, communicate well with others and are great team players.

How will the apprenticeship be delivered?

Years 1-3 Apprentices will attend the workplace 4 days a week and continue their academic studies 1 day a week at our local training provider.

Year 4 – Apprentices will attend the workplace full time (5 days a week), gaining knowledge & experience to complete their Degree Apprenticeship End Point Assessment.

What qualifications will you get out of this?

• Level 6 ST0411 Project Manager (integrated degree) Apprenticeship
• Association for Project Management (APM) Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• BSc (Hons) degree in Project Management

• Specific qualifications are subject to change and replaced with an equivalent.

How will you be assessed?

Throughout your apprenticeship you must complete a portfolio of evidence that is assessed against your apprenticeship standard. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) which involves an interview from a qualified project manager, reviewing your compiled portfolio of evidence. On completion you will have demonstrated that you are a fully qualified & experienced project manager.

What are the entry requirements?

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (Grades A* to C) including Mathematics, English Language and one Science or Engineering subject.
• Minimum of 96 UCAS points at A-Level / T-Level, all subjects considered.
• Other Level 3 qualifications may be considered.
• Vocational equivalents at level 3 or higher will also be considered as equivalent to UCAS points.

Diversity Statement (EEO):

We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value of a diverse workforce. All candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of criteria relevant to the role, and without discrimination because of sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age, in accordance with applicable legislation.