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 

Role ID: 68156

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. With support from our project management experts, you'll become experienced in:

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

Along the way, you’ll 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 30,000 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 you're based in Bristol, you’ll 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, you’ll 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 you’ll need  

•    At least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above
•    2 A levels at grade C or above
•    Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What you’ll get 

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career. 

In addition, you’ll 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

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

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll 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, you’ll 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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