Junior Project Manager Apprenticeship
Construction Jobs ⫽ Construction Apprentice
Havant, Hampshire
£30,000 per annum
Permanent, Full time
Job description
Havant (within 30 miles of Portsmouth preferred)
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Start Date: September 2026
Permanent Position / Apprenticeship Programme (18-21 months)About the Opportunity Inspire Futures is looking to recruit a motivated individual from the Armed Forces community to join our growing team and begin a structured career pathway into Project Management within the mechanical and construction sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an ex-service individual looking to transition their military engineering or mechanical experience into a long-term civilian career in project delivery. The role combines hands-on industry experience with a fully funded Associate Project Management Apprenticeship (18-21 months), providing the successful candidate with formal training, practical project experience and a clear route towards becoming a qualified Junior Project Manager. The successful candidate will work within a live project environment while developing their skills across project coordination, planning, documentation, stakeholder management and delivery processes. Key Responsibilities
- Supporting Project Managers in the delivery of mechanical and construction projects
- Assisting with coordination of project activities, planning and scheduling
- Liaising with engineers, site teams, subcontractors and clients
- Supporting project documentation, reporting and administration
- Learning project lifecycle processes from pre-construction through to completion
- Gaining exposure to commercial, operational and technical project functions
- Supporting project planning, risk management and progress reporting
- Ensuring work is delivered safely and in line with project requirements
Candidate Requirements
- Ex-service background (essential)
- Previous mechanical experience (such as pipework, HVAC, mechanical engineering or similar)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Genuine interest in developing a career within Project Management
- Willingness to complete an apprenticeship programme alongside employment
- Organised, motivated and eager to learn
- Ability to work effectively within a project team environment
Why Join Inspire Futures? At Inspire Futures, we are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community by creating meaningful career opportunities that recognise the skills, values and experience gained through military service. This opportunity offers:
- A fully funded Associate Project Management Apprenticeship
- Hands-on experience within the mechanical and construction sector
- Structured career development and mentoring
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in Project Management
If you are a service leaver, veteran or Armed Forces community member looking to take the next step into project delivery, we would welcome your application. Apply today to start your journey with Inspire Futures.
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Inspire Futures
1 Gloster Court 5 Whittle Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5SH, United Kingdom
01329 765 228