Project Officer Apprentice
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | NN6 9BX |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 9723 |
Summary
Project Officer Apprentice
We're looking for a Project Officer Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Northampton, working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship in Associate Project Manager.
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £22,000
Start Date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As a Project Officer Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 4 apprenticeship in Associate Project Manager, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the project team to support in the design, build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.
Your day to day will include:
-Help the Project Manager by being the point of contact on certain projects. You'll help keep clients, designers, builders, and other workers communicating and working well together so the project is successful
-Learn how to run projects to high standards by managing money, timelines, and schedules, while also making sure everything is safe, environmentally responsible, and good quality
-Take part in every stage of a project - from the very beginning planning stages, through building, all the way to finishing and handing it over
-Look for smarter, cheaper, or faster ways to design and build things without lowering quality, and keep track of any changes that happen
-Help spot problems or risks early and tell the right people when something needs attention before it becomes a bigger issue
What are we looking for?
The role of Project Officer Apprentice is great for you if you have:
-GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
-Willingness to learn
-Self-motivated, punctual and organised
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
We look forward to seeing your application #joinkier
The in person assessment centre will take place on the 11th March in Northampton
We're looking for a Project Officer Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Northampton, working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship in Associate Project Manager.
Transportation - Build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people. We provide transport solutions that are sustainable, long-lasting and that promote various methods of transport https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £22,000
Start Date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As a Project Officer Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 4 apprenticeship in Associate Project Manager, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the project team to support in the design, build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people.
Your day to day will include:
-Help the Project Manager by being the point of contact on certain projects. You'll help keep clients, designers, builders, and other workers communicating and working well together so the project is successful
-Learn how to run projects to high standards by managing money, timelines, and schedules, while also making sure everything is safe, environmentally responsible, and good quality
-Take part in every stage of a project - from the very beginning planning stages, through building, all the way to finishing and handing it over
-Look for smarter, cheaper, or faster ways to design and build things without lowering quality, and keep track of any changes that happen
-Help spot problems or risks early and tell the right people when something needs attention before it becomes a bigger issue
What are we looking for?
The role of Project Officer Apprentice is great for you if you have:
-GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
-Willingness to learn
-Self-motivated, punctual and organised
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
We look forward to seeing your application #joinkier
The in person assessment centre will take place on the 11th March in Northampton
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