Apprentice Project Manager Rail Level 4

About Telent

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Telent, part of M Group, is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.

From the roads you drive on to the networks you rely on, our solutions are embedded in the everyday lives of millions, supporting the delivery of vital public services. With decades of expertise in mission-critical communications and infrastructure technology, we are at the forefront of the digital revolution.

The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.

About The Role

We’re looking for an Apprentice Project Manager to join Telent’s Rail Division, where you will support and contribute to a range of real-life projects. The successful apprentices will gain exposure to the different elements of Project Management whilst working across highly experienced and skilled teams to deliver critical projects. You will build an understanding on how to successfully deliver multi-disciplinary projects to budget and schedule, whilst gaining an invaluable insight into the project lifecycle and supporting internal/external stakeholders. The qualification you will gain will be a Level 4 Associate Project Manager.

This role will require flexibility to meet the customer needs, so it will be a hybrid role with a blend of office based, home working and some site-based activity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support and learn about project scope, goals, deliverables, and risk and issue management, reporting, milestone achievements, financial management, comms and engagements, and benefits management.
• Escalate project and programme issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks and issues.
• Communicate information and issues, including briefings and reports, to, or as requested by the Project Manager.
• Support the management, delivery, and maintenance of project plans and workstreams as directed by the Project Manager.
• Support the delivery of projects using a framework to ensure they are well planned, efficiently implemented, and predetermined benefits are realised.
• Support the tracking/monitoring of the projects with an understanding of associated risks and escalating where appropriate for remedial action.
• Provide day to day support of assigned project team(s), providing regular and effective communication and prioritisation.
• Work towards strict deadlines and various teams to assist on delivering key project objectives.
• Gain an understanding of project lifecycle as well as gaining an insight into client requirements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the project as planned.
• Utilise industry best practices, techniques, standards, and Project Management tools to optimise project delivery.