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Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

ILIOS, Construction Partner to the STEP Fusion Programme

Location: West Burton

Duration: Typically 24 months
Qualification: Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship

What you will learn and do

As an apprentice, you will develop core project management skills, including:

Supporting the planning, monitoring and reporting of engineering and construction projects
Working with engineers, designers, contractors and clients
Managing risks, actions and project information
Understanding quality, health, safety and environmental requirements
Building communication, organisation and leadership capability
Your learning will be aligned to the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship standard and delivered alongside your role at ILIOS.

Subject to performance and business need, there will be the opportunity to progress to the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management, supporting longer‑term professional development within ILIOS.

What we are looking for

We are looking for people who are motivated, curious and keen to learn. You do not need prior project management experience.

You should be able to demonstrate:

An interest in construction, engineering or major infrastructure projects
Good organisation and communication skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Entry Requirement

GCSEs: Grade 5-9 (A*-C) in Maths, English, and Science
A-Levels: Minimum 3 A-Levels (A*-C), or equivalent qualifications
Must be eligible for security and medical clearance
This is an exciting opportunity to start your career while contributing to a programme of national and global significance.

ILIOS, a joint venture between Kier and NUVIA, is proud to be a construction partner to the STEP Fusion programme, one of the UK’s most ambitious major infrastructure and clean energy programmes. We are now recruiting our first cohort of apprentices, offering an opportunity to start a career in project management at the beginning of a world‑leading programme that is shaping the future of clean energy and advanced construction. This apprenticeship forms part of ILIOS’ longer‑term commitment to developing skills, capability and future project leaders to support the delivery of STEP and similar programmes over time.