Project Manager Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship - Oxford

Project Manager Degree Level 6 Apprenticeship - Oxford

Ready to kick-start your future in Project Management?

Join us as a Project Manager Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full project life cycle with the Capital Delivery team and earn a Level 6 Project Management qualification. Learn budget, procurement, and sponsorship skills while contributing to services for millions of customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Management Apprentice:

• Work with experienced Project Managers to apply Thames Water’s five-stage project process
• Monitor progress, analyse performance, and proactively address issues and opportunities
• Learn and apply Health & Safety, OFWAT, DWI, and Environment Agency standards
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop communication and engagement skills
• Take on a challenging learning curve with opportunities to grow throughout the apprenticeship
• Lead projects contributing to Thames Water’s Carbon Net Zero 2030 ambitions

Where you’ll work:

• Location: Oxford
• Hours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training day
• Start date: Sept 2026

Training and qualification

You’ll study with the University of Cumbria, a leading UK project management provider, through weekly online tuition, occasional face-to-face sessions in Lancaster or Carlisle, and optional Project Manager Summer sessions.

Qualification achieved: Project Manager Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard - BSc Hons Project Management and APM PMQ qualifications

Duration: Permanent contract with a 48-month structured programme

What you should bring to the role

• Holds 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
• 3 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 BTEC (equivalent 96 UCAS points)
• Full UK Driving License
• Business travel insurance
• Good communication and time management skills
• Works well within a team as well as independently

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent salary: £23,500 annum
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Why choose us?

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience.

It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

How to apply

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