Apprentice Project Manager

We now have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Apprentice Project Manager, based at our site in Stockport. As an Apprentice Project Manager you will assist in the delivery of railway technology projects, ensuring strict adherence to internal Quality Management Systems and UK railway standards. Working alongside 2 Engineering Project Managers, you will be supported with a blended training schedule, integrating on-the-job learning with formal academic instruction via an approved education provider.

We are happy to support a structured progression from Level 3 to Level 6 to accommodate your needs, supported by experienced staff and Unipart Learning to boost your capability even further.

• Maintain and update project schedules, resource allocations, and expenditure logs under direction using digital tools.
• Administer project documentation, ensuring all files are version-controlled and compliant with company and industry standards.
• Update and monitor RAIDD (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, and Decisions) logs, escalating immediately to the presiding Project Manager.
• Assist in ensuring project methodologies are applied in accordance with internal Quality Management Systems.
• Supporting the Project Team in the preparation of compliance documentation required for gateway reviews and assurance processes.
• Understand and follow corporate policies concerning data protection, IP security, and commercial confidentiality.
• Coordinate and schedule internal and external project meetings.
• Capture precise, sound minutes and track subsequent action items to completion.
• Assist in the compilation of progress reports for executive review.
• Complete all academic and vocational requirements of the Project Management Apprenticeship framework within the stipulated timeframe.
• Proactively shadow Engineering Project Managers to understand change management, procurement, and supplier management processes.
• Assimilate knowledge of railway safety standards and technical constraints affecting product delivery.

You must be qualified to Grade C/Level 4 GCSE in Maths and English and hold A-Levels or equivalent qualifications in a STEM, Business, or Legal discipline. You must also have good IT skills with knowledge of the Microsoft Suite and Google Suite. Knowledge of any Project Management packages would again be an advantage but is not essential.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical and commercial decisions accurately.
• Strong organisational capacity with a clear approach to time management and deadline adherence.
• An analytical mindset capable of interpreting structured data and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Understand confidentiality.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to create a positive, enthusiastic and supportive working environment, a can‑do attitude with the ability to learn and adapt.

This is an apprentice level role so whilst previous experience is not essential, some prior project management knowledge would be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to start or continue your Project Management career with hands on learning whilst also working towards a Project Management qualification through the approved apprenticeship scheme.