Overview

We are looking for motivated and ambitious individuals to join our Early Careers programme as Project Management Degree Apprentice working within our Aerospace & Maritime Industry Business Units

This role provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting real projects while working towards a fully accredited degree in Project Management. You will develop practical skills within a Project Management Office (PMO), supporting the successful delivery of projects across quality, cost, schedule and scope.

You will join our Engineering delivery teams and work closely with experienced Project Managers, gaining exposure to project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

Project & PMO Support

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project activities, including planning, scheduling, estimating, ,cost and cash flow management.
• Assist in tracking and reporting project performance using KPIs and dashboards
• Help monitor risks, issues and dependencies
• Manage lower-level complexity projects, moving to medium level complexity as you progress through your apprenticeship.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation in line with company standards
• Support document lifecycle processes, including review, approval and archiving
• Ensure consistency, quality and compliance across project documents

Communication & Stakeholders

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders
• Support project communications and updates
• Contribute to team meetings and project reviews

Learning & Development

• Develop an understanding of project management methodologies, tools and best practices
• Build knowledge of cost, schedule, quality and scope management
• Work towards professional accreditation and develop industry-recognised skills

Alongside your role, you will complete a Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship:

• Achieve a BSc (Hons) in Project Management
• Achieve an APM Professional Project Management Qualification
• Attend one day per week online learning sessions
• Complete work-based projects and a final dissertation
• Build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and experience
• Undertake professional assessment as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA)

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Essential skills

• Strong interest in Project Management or business operations
• Interest in working in an Engineering Consultancy/Service provider company within the Aerospace and Maritime sectors.
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Desired skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Resilience and commitment to completing tasks
• Basic problem-solving skills and curiosity
• Attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes

You will be supported to develop these further throughout the programme.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.