Project Administration Apprentice

UK ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS LTD

SAXON BUSINESS PARK (B60 4GA)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to kick start your career in administration?

As a project administrator apprentice, you will be trained to work directly with our construction project managers, to ensure things run smoothly for their projects. 

Due to work location, you will need to have your own car to get to work.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Please note the pay will be up to £18000 to be discussed at appointment of role.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30 pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 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

After training you will

  • Pre-emptive planning and administration of all project activities throughout the project lifecycle
  • Organising all project related paperwork
  • Establishing and managing document control systems
  • Issuing drawings and technical submissions and tracking comments / resolving issues
  • Producing and checking RAMS
  • Producing O&M manuals
  • Organising accommodation, site deliveries and plant hire
  • Producing live hire reports
  • Monitoring and issuing site paperwork
  • Ensuring site staff have relevant technical and h&s qualifications
  • Project procurement and generating contact terms and conditions for sub-contractors
  • Coordinating project variations
  • Communication with customers, suppliers, project managers and site staff
  • Support for health and safety of project

Where you'll work

UNIT I & J
SORENSON HOUSE
SMITHS WAY
SAXON BUSINESS PARK
B60 4GA

Training

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

Training provider

NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Your apprenticeship training will be ongoing internally and also delivered by National Upskill through 1-2-1 monthly workshops online with your allocated tutor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Math (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade Pass)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Driving Licence is required due to the location of the employer being remote. 

  • Knowledge of IT systems e.g. Word, Excel
  • Determination and persistence
  • Ability to trust your own intuition

About this employer

UK Electrical are a leading electrical design and installation company. They are experiencing considerable growth and are looking for a project administrator apprentice to help them achieve our future ambitions.

http://www.ukelectrical.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The business is looking to consider a full-time role on completion, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED

Mark Guiver

mark.guiver@nationalupskill.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053825.

Apply now

Closes in 29 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)