Digital Energy Project Manager Apprentice

About the Role

You will join a passionate team that supports the delivery of projects driving organisational growth and innovation. Over the course of the apprenticeship you will learn to plan, coordinate and manage resources so that projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard, while bringing fresh ideas and structured methodologies to stakeholder collaborations. • Uphold top health and safety standards for all project activities. • Increase project profitability while maintaining high customer satisfaction. • Ensure project delivery excellence across end‑users, consultants and partners. • Conduct quality compliance checks and drive continuous improvement. • Optimize resource planning and utilisation for maximum efficiency. • Integrate best‑practice processes into project delivery culture.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety management
• ▸resource planning
• ▸quality checks
• ▸process integration
• ▸stakeholder management
• ▸profitability

What You Bring

The Digital Energy Project Manager Apprentice role is based in Bristol and is part of Schneider Electric’s UK Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme. It offers a starter salary of £23,000 and is designed to develop future project managers in the energy sector. Essential attributes include a full UK driving licence, the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, clear communication with stakeholders, rapid issue identification and solution development, accuracy in planning and documentation, and effective teamwork with diverse groups. Desirable qualities are an understanding of energy management, confidence in building professional relationships and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment. Applicants must have five GCSEs (including Maths, English and a STEM subject) at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications such as A‑levels, BTEC DDM or T‑levels with relevant maths content. No prior experience is required, and the role is open to candidates currently working towards their driving licence.

Requirements

• ▸driving licence
• ▸gcses
• ▸a-levels
• ▸btec
• ▸energy management
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

The apprenticeship combines on‑the‑job training delivered by Schneider Electric with off‑the‑job learning provided by an accredited training provider. Protected off‑the‑job time (at least 20 % of working hours) ensures you acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard, complemented by mentoring, performance reviews and wellbeing support. A standard work week is 37.5 hours from Monday to Friday, with start and finish times agreed with your line manager. Certain hours will be allocated to the off‑the‑job training component of the programme. Please note that Schneider Electric cannot provide visa sponsorship for this apprenticeship, and certain visa types may not meet eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines. Employees benefit from a competitive salary with an attractive bonus scheme, an employee share‑ownership programme, pension and life assurance, 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays and a holiday‑buy programme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, health and wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities and a range of employee discounts further enhance the employment package.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time