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Please note, not all degree apprenticeship vacancies will be advertised through our website, so it is worth checking the GOV.UK website or contacting your current/prospective employer directly to see if they have any vacancies available.

Ready to apply? Read our how to apply guidance below.

Currently open degree apprenticeship vacancies

Level 6 Project Manager (BSc) Degree Apprenticeship

What You’ll Need:

 You will need to have one of the below (or equivalent level qualification):

  • A Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Construction Technician Standard, HNC, or HND in Construction)
  • GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
  • A full UK driving licence
  • Basic Construction experience (e.g., site work, internships, or placements)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with
  • Powerproject and CATO is desirable  

What You'll Do:

As an Assistant Project Manager (Apprentice), you will support project delivery from pre-construction through to completion on projects ranging from £1m to £10m. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting the Project Manager with day-to-day co-ordination of project teams and subcontractors
  • Supporting the development of site logistics and transport plans
  • Monitoring and reporting on specific work package delivery
  • Coordinating design information between consultants and trade contractors
  • Performing site-based Quality Assurance (QA) checks and audits
  • Supporting Health & Safety induction and compliance monitoring
  • Aiding in contract administration and document preparation
  • Participating in client and design team meetings, including agenda preparation and minute taking
  • Supporting planning condition management and contractor communication

You will also assist the Senior Project Manager and Commercial Team with procurement, valuations, and commercial reporting

Location 

Site Based: North Devon
Office Based: Ivybridge 

Applications are made directly to the organisation

Send your CV to Kerry Martin at kmartin@weareease.com


 

 

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How to apply for a degree apprenticeship

The process to apply for a degree apprenticeship varies slightly depending on whether you are currently employed or an aspiring employee. Details of the process for both are outlined below.

Step 1: Research apprenticeship opportunities available to you

Visit our degree apprenticeships vacancies above - check back regularly as we are always expanding our offering.

IfATE lists all apprenticeship standards approved for delivery – you can take a look through which standard best suits your career goals and see which providers offer this apprenticeship. GOV.UK also offers a search tool to find current apprenticeship vacancies.

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Opportunities are available for you to apply throughout the year. Please check our apprenticeship programme pages for more detailed information about when to submit your application.

Step 2a: Current employees - next steps

Check you meet eligibility rules and entry criteria

  • Check online to see if you meet the ESFA funding rules
  • Check the programme pages to see if you meet the entry criteria

Get approval to apply

  • Once you’ve decided which apprenticeship you’d like to study and when you’d like to start, speak to your line manager and/or HR team about applying
  • You need to achieve sign-off at relevant levels of approval before you complete the application form for the apprenticeship

Step 2b: Aspiring employees - next steps

Apply to relevant opportunities

  • Once you’ve decided which apprenticeship you’d like to study, keep a look out for opportunities
  • Register your interest for apprenticeships offered with the University or GOV.UK
  • Regularly visit employer websites to search through the vacancies they’re offering

Take part in the selection process

  • Different employers have varying selection processes. You may have to attend for an interview, or have additional stages to complete
  • As part of the process, we’ll check with the employer if you meet the eligibility and entry criteria

Receive offer from employer

  • If you receive an offer from the company, congratulations! You can now progress to the next stage of applying for your degree apprenticeship

Step 3: Apply to the University

Get in touch with our degree apprenticeship team via the relevant contact details for your chosen programme. You’ll be sent an application email outlining the next steps to apply.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified of the outcome via email from the University’s central admissions team. If your application is successful, you will need to accept your offer via the instructions in the email.

Step 4: Enrol with the University and start your degree apprenticeship!

Once you have completed the above steps, you will be sent further information about how to register to be a student at the University, and you will have to sign some paperwork alongside your employer.

That's it! You will be gaining new skills, knowledge, and experience in the workplace and through your studies, giving you a head start in your future career.