Apprentice Project Manager

IMPELLAM GROUP PLC

Portsmouth (PO6 3RU)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 January 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice project manager to join our Impellam team.  This is an exciting opportunity to develop professional capability through a blend of structured learning and practical experience.  

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Associate project manager (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 9am - 5pm/8am - 4pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Delivery - Support the delivery of project outcomes within agreed time, cost and quality constraints. Assist in monitoring progress against key tasks and milestones. 
  • Project Management Support - Help with the day‑to‑day organisation and administration of project activities. Maintain project logs, documents, and records under supervision. 
  • Supplier and Partner Engagement - Work with suppliers to monitor task delivery. Support communication and follow‑up to ensure work is completed as expected. 
  • Business Case Support - Assist in gathering data, evidence, and information needed to contribute to Business Case development. Learn how Business Cases support decision‑making and project justification. 
  • Budgeting Support - Help track project expenditure and maintain simple financial records. Support monitoring tasks to ensure projects remain within agreed budgets. 
  • Benefits Realisation - Learn how to identify and record project benefits. Support tracking of these benefits against the Business Case over time. 
  • Stakeholder Management - Assist in identifying key stakeholders and building positive working relationships. Support communication activities such as preparing briefings or updates. 
  • Project Performance & Controls - Assist in building and maintaining the project plan. Support the application of project management principles and the use of project controls. Track and report progress against milestones. 

Where you'll work

Portsdown Technology Park
Portsmouth
PO6 3RU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

Training course

Associate project manager (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
  • Manage and engage with stakeholders.
  • Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
  • Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
  • Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
  • Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
  • Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
  • Monitor and analyse project budgets.
  • Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
  • Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
  • Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
  • Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
  • Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
  • Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
  • Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
  • Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
  • Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
  • Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
  • Work within the approved project budget.
  • Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
  • Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
  • Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
  • Manages resources through the project lifecycle.
  • Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
  • Manage and engage with stakeholders.
  • Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
  • Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
  • Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
  • Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
  • Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
  • Monitor and analyse project budgets.
  • Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
  • Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
  • Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
  • Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
  • Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
  • Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
  • Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
  • Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
  • Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
  • Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
  • Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
  • Work within the approved project budget.
  • Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
  • Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
  • Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
  • Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
  • Manages resources through the project lifecycle.

Training schedule

This approach offers a comprehensive development pathway, enabling the apprentice to build confidence and competence while earning as they learn.

Working within the team, the apprentice will assist with day‑to‑day project coordination, maintain documentation, liaise with stakeholders and suppliers, and contribute to ensuring that project objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This apprenticeship is designed for individuals at the beginning of their project management career, providing a structured progression route towards professional qualifications and long‑term roles within the field.

More training information

  • Enrolment on a recognised qualification - Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship with Southampton Solent University.
  • On-the-job learning from experienced project managers.
  • Regular development reviews.
  • Exposure to planning, scheduling, finance, risk, governance, and assurance.
  • Opportunity to work toward professional accreditation (APM). 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A* - C)
  • Maths (grade A* - C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade A* - C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

You will be required to obtain a Security Clearance for this position. 

About this employer

At Impellam, we believe work should have purpose. For over a decade, we’ve connected passionate individuals with meaningful opportunities across the STEM industries. We’re trusted by employers and employees alike and we’re here to help you grow and thrive.

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Company benefits

Our benefit packages are designed to support your health and lifestyle at affordable costs. They are available for selection once per year during the Flexible Benefits Window. There are additional benefits you can receive via salary exchange.

After this apprenticeship

Completing the programme will equip you with a Level 4 qualification and the skills you need to pursue a career as a Project Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010253.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm)