Apprentice Project Manager
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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with experts across multiple disciplines worldwide. We solve complex challenges, from local community projects to vast, global programmes of work.
Our sustainability pledge sets out a plan to improve the lives of 1 billion people. To make a better future, we need the future of our industry to help us lead the way.
Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.
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Role Title: Apprentice Project Manager (Degree level)
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Bristol
Job Description:
This is an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Project Manager to join our expanding Project Management Team, with vacancies in our Bristol team. At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development.
Joining the existing Project and Cost Management team, you will support Senior Project Managers in managing projects, working closely with high profile clients, stakeholders, and all UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects to our clients. You will be supported working towards managing your own projects whilst studying for a degree in project Management.
This position will include day release to complete a fully funded professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Project Management at a local university.
This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can gain invaluable 'hands' on experience and gain a degree.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Assisting in delivering projects to the value of £250m across both Public and Private sectors
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Assisting in preparing tender and contract documents
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Ensuring internal governance is adhered to
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Assisting in the management and delivery of construction projects
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Assisting in the development of works and resource management
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Facilitating project progress meetings with the project team
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Implementing change control management
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Supporting senior staff in delivering business objectives
Qualifications/Skills:
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Compliance with the university’s minimum points requirement - 120 UCAS points
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5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths, minimum grade C (grade 4) or equivalent
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A keen interest in developing your Project Management skills
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MS Office skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Self Motivated
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Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
- Suitability for Security Clearance
Application Closing Date: 4th January 2025
Assessment Days held in April 2025
Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers