Project Manager Apprentice based at Palace of Westminster. September start

On completion the expectation is that this candidate for apprentice Project Manager (PM) will ultimately lead to the candidate having the experience, training, knowledge & approach required to be a Project Manager within the Dalkia business. The Dalkia Project Managers are generally responsible for ALL aspects of a project from inception to completion, and comprise the following headlines of activity (not limited to these headlines):

Winning the opportunity, identifying and securing. Tenders and pricing the scope of works up. If a tender, the PM appointed will be responsible for populating this document – with support from others. Completing the content of the Purchase Orders. Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for each project – cost plan tracking and ownership of project costs in full. Creation of the site folders and safe systems of work and checking the content of supplier risk assessments and method statements. Creation of the project Construction Phase Plans. Ensuring the sites are safely operating. Raise invoices for the project. Closure documents and creation/sign off and handover to Facilities Management (FM) teams. Case study creation. Attending design and operational meetings – producing detailed minutes of actions required. Booking staff and contractors into site using the electronic system. Obtaining information and presenting/chasing up security clearance applications and passes. Liaison between Dalkia project team members and Dalkia FM teams.

This role will potentially require further attendance of training courses outside of the apprenticeship course – particularly in formal Health and Safety training courses such as:

1st Aid, Site Safety Manager Training Scheme (SMSTS), CSCS Card, IOSH 4 day Managing safely course.

Training:
As well as guided on the job training specific to our organisation you will study towards your Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship programme delivered by Heart of England Training You will attend remote workshops and a tutor will be assigned to you and you will receive protected study time within the workplace You will also get support from our apprenticeship team through mentoring and buddying Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Training Outcome:
We have an excellent track record of progressing apprentices within the business, which is why we dedicate a mentor, buddy and external pastoral care for our apprentices. You will be part of a network of apprentices across all divisions to help with your development. Dalkia is a member of the 5% club, showing our commitment to growing our own talent through apprenticeships.

Employer Description:

EDF Energy is a British integrated energy company, wholly owned by the French state-owned EDF, with operations spanning electricity generation and the sale of natural gas and electricity to homes and businesses throughout the United Kingdom. 

Dalkia Facilities Ltd is a subsidiary of EDF Energy Ltd.

Everything we do is in service to our clients and their customers. We continuously find new and better ways of working to help our clients overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow.

We partner with our clients and are committed to realise their ambitions and deliver solutions to meet their needs. We are upfront, honest and act with integrity. By staying curious and pushing ourselves to find new and better ways of doing things, we’re constantly innovating, creating quality and adding value for our clients at every stage.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08.00 - 17.00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative