Level 4 Project Management Apprentice

GREEN SHIELD GROUP LTD

PRESTON (PR3 3XR)

Closes on Friday 17 April 2026

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will support the production of accurate solar PV designs and technical proposals, over time, take on increased responsibility as their skills and confidence develop.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Competitive salary, aligned with entry-level commercial solar design roles.

Training course
Associate project manager (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

This role is ideally suited to a post-graduate candidate with an interest in renewable energy and solar PV system design. You will join an experienced team and receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on exposure to commercial solar PV projects.

The successful candidate will support the production of accurate solar PV designs and technical proposals, over time, take on increased responsibility as their skills and confidence develop.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design of Solar PV systems using PV*SOL and SolarEdge Designer
  • Assist with the analysis of half-hourly usage data, energy bills, and consumption profiles to inform system sizing and performance modelling
  • Help produce panel layouts, generation estimates, and design documentation
  • Support technical documentation for proposals and project handover packs
  • Work closely with Project Managers, designers, and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and deliverable
  • Attend site visits when required to support the design and project teams

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with good attention to detail
  • Interest in Solar PV systems and renewable energy technologies
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach

Desirable:

  • Exposure to PV*SOL, SolarEdge Designer, or similar design software
  • Placement, internship, or project experience within the renewable or electrical sector
  • Basic understanding of commercial energy usage and utility bills
  • A relevant degree or post-graduate qualification (e.g. Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)

Training, Development & Progression

  • Structured onboarding and role-specific training
  • Hands-on training in commercial Solar PV design tools and methodologies
  • Ongoing mentoring from experienced designers and project professionals
  • Clear progression pathway to Solar PV Designer and beyond as experience grows

Working Environment & Benefits

  • Office-based role in Ribchester
  • Competitive salary, aligned with entry-level commercial solar design roles
  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing renewable energy business
  • Supportive, development-focused team environment

Where you'll work

33 MANOR COURT
SALESBURY HALL ROAD
RIBCHESTER
PRESTON
PR3 3XR

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

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

The apprentice will attend day-release at Burnley College one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

Other in:

Any Subject (grade Pass or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Interest in renewable energy

Other requirements

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required

About this employer

We help businesses make smarter energy choices every day, from carbon reduction strategies to solar installations that deliver real results. Together, we’re building stronger, more sustainable businesses.

https://greenshieldgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing renewable energy business
  • Supportive, development-focused team environment

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing renewable energy business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis Team

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282 733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020791.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 17 April 2026