Apprentice Associate Project Manager Level 4 (Sustainable Transport Infrastructure)

Key Responsibilities: 

Act as Project Manager (overseen/supported by a Programme Manager), to initiate, manage, and continuously monitor, specific minor projects and/or specific aspects of larger projects to ensure satisfactory progress and consistent delivery of projects aligned to the agreed funding, outputs and timescales for those projects Assist in drafting Project Plans for approval and keep them up to date for each project Undertake assigned duties and manage in accordance with the Project Management Procedures. Assist with updating project schedules and cost plans where required Assist in identifying the necessary internal and external approvals consistent with current Stockport Council practices and procedures Contribute to the development of Communication Plans to communicate progress of projects Assist in project control, managing changes to the scope of a project, including assumptions, dependencies and constraints Contribute to the preparation of a business case including achieving required results Assist in identifying and monitoring risks and opportunities, develop mitigation plans and contribute to a risk management plan Help to develop resource management plans for project activities, acquire and manage resources As Project Manager (overseen/supported by Project Sponsor) obtain accurate cost estimates so as to enable schemes to be progressed through various technical design and implementation stages To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace to deliver a service that does not discriminate against people on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, belief, or sexual orientation To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regards to Council policies and procedures, standards of attendance, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities

Training:

Associate Project Manager Level 4.

You will be supported by Salford City College via reviews, in person and virtual meetings and conferences. 

Training Outcome:

This role is for a fixed period of 24-months. Upon completion we can discuss next steps and roles withing the local authority. 

Employer Description:
About Us Stockport Council has just been named Local Authority of the Year at the MJ Awards, and you will be joining a committed, supportive, and diverse team of staff, consultants, and partner organisations. We are proud of what we achieve together, delivering sustainable infrastructure schemes which will shape the future of transport in Stockport. Your learning journey starts from day one, and you’ll be working in project teams, surrounded by experienced professionals who are committed to supporting you at every step of that journey. Our past apprentices have gone on to progress their careers securing permanent project management positions within the council or elsewhere.

Working Hours :
Hybrid: Stopford House and homeworking. Office-based for a minimum of 2 days per week, initially 4 days per week. Exact working days and hours TBC

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