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Department: Programme Management
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: £20,706
Closing date: 25/07/2025
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Role Title: Apprentice Project Management (Level 4)
Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love organising tasks and making sure everything runs smoothly? If you're excited about managing projects from start to finish and ready to develop your leadership skills, we want YOU as our next
Project Management Apprentice!
What You’ll Be Doing: (We know you might not have a background in Project Management just yet, but we’d love to hear your passion for planning and organisation!)
Project Planning & Coordination: Get hands-on experience in developing detailed project plans, setting timelines, and making sure everyone knows what they’re doing and when.
Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone is aligned, motivated, and working towards the same goal.
Monitoring & Reporting: Keep a close eye on project progress, track milestones, and report regularly on timelines, budgets, and project performance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Learn how to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep everyone updated and satisfied.
What We’re Looking For:
Organised & Structured: You love staying organised, keeping track of multiple tasks, and making sure no detail slips through the cracks.
Problem Solver: When challenges arise, you think on your feet and find ways to tackle issues head-on.
Team Player: You enjoy working with others and can bring a group together to meet project goals. Leading a team feels like second nature to you!
Communicator Extraordinaire: Whether you’re sending updates to the team, meeting with stakeholders, or creating reports, you’re clear and concise.
Eager to Learn & Grow: This apprenticeship is a launchpad for your career in project management, and you’re excited to gain new skills, certifications, and experiences.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
On-the-Job Training: You’ll gain hands-on experience while working toward your Level 4 Project Management qualification.
Mentorship & Development: Our team of experienced project managers will mentor you and help you develop the skills you need to excel.
Career Advancement: Project management is a rewarding career with endless opportunities. This apprenticeship will set you up for long-term success.
Dynamic & Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a collaborative team that encourages creativity, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Requirements for the role:
- GCSE grade 4/C in Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
- Left full time education.
- Right to live and work in the UK.
- Must not have a similar qualification at a high level.
Pay And Benefits
We anticipate paying a salary of between £20,706 plus:-
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
- Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays).
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
- £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases
Company Related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
