Degree Level Apprentice (Level 6) - Project Management

Company: COLAS RAIL URBAN

Location: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Type of Contract: Permanent

Publication Date: 12 Feb 2026

Colas, subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, designs, builds and maintains transport infrastructures in a responsible way.

As a world leader in public construction with a footprint in over 50 countries on five continents, Colas employs 64 000 people who are committed to connecting people and facilitating exchanges in today's and tomorrow's world.

Join Colas! Come and make a concrete contribution to local development in a work environment that fosters every employee to be who they are, to express themselves and to progress.

Purpose of the Role

As part of the role of an Assistant Project Manager (Project Management Degree Level Apprenticeship) you will work on allocated multidisciplinary and multi-million pound projects, or deliver parts of key contracts, and their associated activities from conception through to completion, delivering work that meets project/contract requirements.

You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills, and to work towards your Level 6 Project Management Degree and Management Chartership through the Association of Project Management

Person Specification

You have completed your required qualifications by July 2026
You are able to drive or will have completed your driving test by August 2026
You will be able to collaborate as part of a team
You are able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills
Be comfortable with working nights and weekends
You show an interest and drive to be part of the Rail Industry and Colas Rail
You can work independently and in a team, using your own initiative to deliver excellent results

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager/Delivery Manager in leading and delivering successful projects/contracts, safely, on time and within budget. Also delivering against the
Route to Competence for the Project Management pathway.
Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are delivered at all times, work in a collaborative manner, engage regularly with the client and ensure they are continually updated on progress.
Support complex multidisciplinary project/contract activities and support the project/delivery team to ensure delivery of work within agreed timescales according to the agreed quality and in line with safety rules and procedures.
Ensure best safety practices are being utilised during all site/depot/machine activities and any non-compliant materials or workmanship is reported following the correct process.
Ensure contracted works do not compromise the safe operation of the Railway system and that of the safety of passengers, staff and public.
Support the project manager/delivery manager in all matters related to the successful delivery of the project/contract.
Forecast and monitor project costs; identify and highlight any deviation from the budget & plan in a timely manner.
Establish and maintain project management controls including risk and change management.
Work with the project team to ensure that everyone works in a collaborative, open and honest manner with all stakeholders – liaising regularly with subcontractors, client and any relevant third parties where required.
Participate and engage in all the relevant training linked to both your Apprenticeship and your role, ensuring the learning gets delivered in the workplace.
Complete the Social Value Project.
As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan

Committed to Diversity & Inclusion, Colas strives to offer every candidate the same opportunity for recruitment, development and success within the Group.