Project Manager Degree Apprentice
QTS GROUP LTD.
Manchester (M2 4NG)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 May 2026
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Summary
Launch your career in project management with QTS Group and gain the skills, experience, and qualifications to lead high-impact projects from day 1. You’ll combine hands-on learning with a fully supported degree programme, developing the knowledge and confidence to manage complex projects in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
- Management of all civil engineering activities from initial enquiry to contract completion – including design, quotation, pre-planning processes, possession planning, site management, and project review meetings.
- Appoint Site Managers and Supervisors. Manage and monitor on-site personnel and site visitors ensuring all operatives are suitably qualified/compliant and adhere to company/client/site-specific policies and standards.
- Produce project documentation and HSQE contract plans including CPP, QMP, EMP, WPP & programme and monitor compliance throughout the project lifecycle whilst reporting any updates or concerns to the Operations Manager.
- Plan works thoroughly to maintain a safe system of work specific to each project/contract including HSQE requirements e.g. maintaining the Health & Safety File and site safety inspections.
- Produce all site safety documentation prior to commencing works e.g. Site Induction, Task Briefing, COSHH, Contract Risk Assessments and ALO Plans. Dissemination of information.
- Encourage the use of the QTS Close Call reporting system and assist in the investigation of accidents/incidents.
- Manage and lead the Tender Process for all relevant works including tender handover and risk review with the Project Team.
- Maintain excellent communication with the client/stakeholders and all team members throughout every project including mentoring and supporting of site teams.
- Act as Responsible Manager for rail planning (procedure SP39)
Client/Stakeholder liaison, budgeting and commercial review of projects. - Liaison with outside parties and statutory bodies.
- Carry out audits and inspections.
Where you'll work
73 King Street
Manchester
M2 4NG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA LIMITED
Training course
Project manager (integrated degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Governance Frameworks: Lead and take responsibility for the project management plan as required by the governance structure. Apply techniques and project management methodologies as appropriate, dependent upon project complexity and criticality to the organisational environment in which a project is being delivered. Maintain, review and communicate a project business case for approval through the stages of a typical project lifecycle ensuring continued value for money and continued alignment with organisational objectives.
- The Business Environment: Identify and analyse the context, opportunities and challenges presented by projects in a range of organisational settings, appreciating the differences within both large and small organisations and in different industry sectors and the consequent need for tailoring. Identify the operating constraints that apply to projects including ethical, legal and regulatory considerations. This may include the green economy and the impacts of strategies for achieving net carbon zero by 2050.
- Stakeholder and communications management: Lead and take responsibility for the identification and analysis of internal and external stakeholders and their impact on the project. Manage an effective project communication plan across stakeholders with different cultural and physical barriers. Analyse information and communicate with stakeholders incorporating elements of feedback to understand and measure the effectiveness of planned communications. Effectively listen and influence others through negotiation and persuasion.
- Control of projects in terms of time, cost and quality: Manage the project within the constraints of time, cost and quality. Control expenditure and produce status reports as required, including control of costs against budgets, forecasting, and establishing performance indicators as required by funding sources. Measure progress and actual costs against plans to determine a full understanding of project performance. Identify, achieve and maintain quality standards appropriate to the context and specific requirements of project activities.
- Risk Management: Ensure that project risks, opportunities and issues are addressed using quantitative and qualitative methods to categorise risks and their impacts. Identify, evaluate and implement appropriate mitigation strategies, ensuring that mitigation actions are incorporated into the project plan and are implemented should they develop into issues. Manage risk through the regular review of a risk management plan, adopting appropriate strategies to manage both threats and opportunities.
- Commercial and Contract management: Maintain and evaluate different commercial contract and procurement types to select appropriate options for specific programmes and projects. Support effective contract management and the achievement of programme and project outcomes.
- Project Change Control: Dependent upon the size and complexity of a project, define and apply a recognised process to manage change in projects. Make effective decisions in the interests of a range of stakeholders with regards to change requests. Handle change within different project management methodologies.
- Schedule Management: Evaluate requirements and methods for data capture and analysis in a project environment. Evaluate project schedule integrity including identification and resolution of scheduling problems. Apply resource acquisition and management techniques to balance programme and project needs against resource demand. Negotiate the allocation and scheduling of internal and external resources to meet programme and project demands.
Training schedule
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team delivering essential infrastructure and services. You’ll work alongside experienced project managers, supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from concept through to completion. Along the way, you’ll build key skills in stakeholder engagement, risk management, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking.
At QTS Group, we believe in investing in future talent. You’ll benefit from structured development, mentoring, and exposure to a wide range of projects and disciplines. We’ll support you to grow professionally and personally—encouraging you to take ownership, contribute ideas, and develop into a confident project management professional.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
HND/HNC in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
- Driving Licence
- Willingness to undertake UK travel and stay away from home on occasion
About this employer
We are one of the country’s leading railway contractors providing specialist services in a variety of disciplines. With UK-wide reach we’re able to provide efficient, high-quality work no matter the remit.
QTS Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.
https://www.qtsgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company Pension
- Employee Health Assistance Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Range of optional benefits
- Excellent Training & Development
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
You will lead your own major projects as a Civil Engineering Project Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QA LIMITED
Earlycareers@QTSgroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034169.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)