Project Management Apprentice

Cavendish Nuclear Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm in Bristol is offering a Project Management Apprenticeship designed to develop future Project Managers. You will gain valuable practical experience on complex projects while studying towards a Level 4 qualification. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 GCSEs and 2 A levels. This apprenticeship includes personal development training, a competitive pension scheme, and future career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• You'll be studying towards the Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard.
• Eligibility for student membership of the Association for Project Management (APM).
• Completion of the apprenticeship can lead to becoming a Project Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedules.
• Manage stakeholders.
• Control risks and changes.
• Ensure smooth delivery of projects.

Skills

Monitoring project schedules

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project delivery

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above

2 A levels at grade C or above

Job description

Project Management Apprenticeship

Programme title: Project Management Apprenticeship

Level: 4

Salary: £21,205

Location: Bristol

Application closing date: 13th March 2026

Programme start date: September 2026

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, you’ll 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. You’ll work on a diverse range of complex projects for customers across the nuclear sector.

You’ll focus on the total lifecycle of the projects you’re working on, from design through to manufacture, construction, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project schedules


• Manage stakeholders


• Control risks and changes


• Ensure smooth delivery of projects

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 study at Weston College, an award-winning provider of further and higher education.

The apprenticeship programme spans two years, with virtual lessons one day every other week. On alternate weeks, you will complete off-the-job training hours. If based in Bristol, you may attend lessons in-person.

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

Future Prospects

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

What You’ll Need

• At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above


• 2 A levels at grade C or above


• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance

What You’ll Get

• 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

Career Development

You will be automatically enrolled onto the Apprentice Development Programme, receiving digital and face-to-face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive.