Level 3 Apprentice Assistant Planning Manager

United Utilities

Apprenticeship summary

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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Closing date: February 23, 2026

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Wage:
£20,000 a year
Total hours per week:
37
Expected duration (weeks):
156
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
January 30, 2026
Possible start date:
September 2, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

As a Level 3 Apprentice Assistant Planning Manager, you’ll learn how to:  

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules under guidance from Assistant Planners / Planning Managers / Senior Planning Managers with the inputs gathered from Project Delivery Teams 
  • Work as part of a dedicated regional PMO team focussed on delivering best practice and ensuring our projects are deliver to time, cost and quality  
  • Collaborate with PMO colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy in schedule data   
  • Maintain records of schedule changes and assist in tracking impacts  

Day release (1 day a week delivered online)

Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme).

Employer

United Utilities

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. 

Training

Training Provider:

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Apprenticeship standard:

Project controls technician (level 3)