Level 6 NRS Apprenticeship - Project Management 2026 - Sizewell

As a Project Management Apprentice, you will:

Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of projects across the nuclear site Assist with scheduling, cost control, risk management, and reporting activities Learn how projects are governed and delivered in a highly regulated environment Work with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholders Apply project management tools and techniques to real-world challenges

Training:

This Government-approved Level 6 Project Management Degree Apprenticeship provides in-depth academic and practical training in project management within the nuclear sector. The programme includes:

A portion of your time will be spent studying at University of Cumbria Four days per week of practical, on-the-job project experience at the Sizewell A nuclear site Mentoring from experienced Project Management professionals Training in real-world nuclear environments where safety, quality, and governance are critical

Training Outcome:

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Project Management General Management Programme Management - strategic, responsible for a team of Project Managers Senior Management e.g. Head of Department, Director

Employer Description:
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Nuclear Restoration Services is a world leader in its field, responsible for safely decommissioning the first generation of nuclear reactors and research sites across the UK and restoring the sites for all our futures. We are delivery focused, transformative, innovative, growing and working hard to future-proof the organisation by investing in our workforce, assets, communities, sites and surrounding landscapes to ensure we leave a sustainable nuclear legacy. NRS is at the forefront of the decommissioning industry, using the latest technology to safely retrieve, treat and package the UK’s nuclear legacy waste. Safety is at the heart of everything we do, preventing harm to our people, sites and the environment. We also strive to be a supportive and inclusive workplace, where protecting the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce is every bit as important as maintaining a strong safety record.

Working Hours :
37 hour working week - over 4 or 5 days depending on your site location, exact working days and hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Interest in Project Management