Degree Apprenticeship – Project Management

Location: Birchwood Park, Risley

Contract Type: Permanent

Duration: 4 years

Provider: Blackpool and Fylde College

Qualification: Project Manager (integrated degree) (level 6)

Closing Date for applications: Friday 1st May 2026

Overview

As a Project Management Degree Apprentice at NUVIA, you will join a structured development programme combining academic study with hands-on project delivery experience. From the outset, you’ll work alongside experienced Project Managers supporting live projects across highly regulated nuclear environments. You’ll gain exposure to a variety of nuclear projects, including decommissioning, construction, waste management, commissioning, defence and wider infrastructure development. Throughout the programme you will “earn while you learn”, developing core project management capabilities, building professional behaviours and contributing to meaningful work that shapes the future of the nuclear industry. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll take on increasing levels of responsibility while being guided and supported by an experienced team of professionals.

Your Day‑to‑Day Tasks May Include:

• Supporting project managers with planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities
• Tracking project progress and updating logs, plans, risks, issues, and actions
• Preparing project documentation, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
• Attending project meetings, capturing minutes, and following up on agreed actions
• Assisting with resource coordination and helping ensure project tasks are completed on time
• Helping monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditure
• Maintaining organised project files, registers, and SharePoint or Teams sites
• Communicating with team members and stakeholders to gather updates and share information
• Contributing to the identification and management of project risks and dependencies
• Supporting continuous improvement by reviewing lessons learned and suggesting process enhancements
• Gaining hands‑on experience within a functional team (e.g., PMO Engineering, Finance, Commercial), supporting day‑to‑day activities to understand how the function contributes to successful project delivery

Additional Opportunities

• Introduction to Nuclear course
• Membership in NUVIA’s Early Careers Group (ECG)
• Act as a STEM Ambassador in outreach activities
• Network through the Young Generation Network (YGN)
• Participate in industry competitions and awards (e.g., APM Challenge, NSAN)
• Visit nuclear sites and live projects
• Professional development training

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: Grade 5-9 (A*-C) in Maths and English
• A-Levels: Minimum 3 A-Levels (A*-C) or equivalent qualifications

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible for security and medical clearance
• Willingness to travel across multiple UK sites

We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Motivated, ambitious and eager to learn
• Strong communicators who can work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Analytical thinkers with good problem‑solving skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic project environments
• Committed to professionalism and continuous development