Project Manager Apprenticeship

Route One Infrastructure

Pontefract (WF7 6NX)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026)

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to build a rewarding career while gaining a degree-level qualification? 
This opportunity is designed for individuals who are interested in developing the skills, knowledge and experience to become a Project Manager within the infrastructure and civil engineering sector. 

Wage

£31,500 a year

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Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm but shifts may be required for on site working including working evenings and weekends as and when needed.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

As a Trainee Project Manager, you will:

  • Support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects
  • Assist with project planning and scheduling activities
  • Help maintain project records and documentation
  • Support the preparation of reports and project updates
  • Assist with reviewing Health & Safety documentation
  • Learn how to produce and review risk assessments and method statements
  • Work with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Attend project meetings and contribute to planning discussions
  • Build positive relationships with customers, residents and other stakeholders
  • Develop an understanding of resource management, budgeting and project controls 

Where you'll work

Unit 1, Innovation Square
Green Lane, Featherstone
Pontefract
WF7 6NX

Training

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

Training provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Training course

Construction site management (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
  • Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
  • Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
  • Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
  • Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
  • Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
  • Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
  • Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
  • Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
  • Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.

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.

Requirements

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
  • Team working

Other requirements

GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths 

A-Levels (or equivalent)

About this employer

We provide the end-to-end solution for bridge deck maintenance and protection from supply and installation of bridge expansion joints and bridge deck waterproofing membranes to concrete repairs and structural protection systems.

Whether in Highways or Commercial applications, Route One is able to provide a complete end-to-end solution from initial design to completion and testing which ensures the correct application of the correct systems for our customers.

Our key services include Bridge and Structures waterproofing and expansions joints, primarily for the highways, although we do undertake special projects across many other sections such as Marine and Utilities.

https://r1i.co.uk (opens in new tab)

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

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

Site Manager or Project Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Route One Infrastructure

Becky Hindle

becky.hindle@carnellgroup.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043113.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026)

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