Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management
E.ON UK, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
What you'll be doing
Embark on a four‑year project management apprenticeship and support business growth across large investment in digitisation, sustainability and innovation. The role ensures structure and delivery for the future of our energy needs. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six‑month placements while studying part‑time at York St John University for a fully‑funded BSc (Hons) in Project Management.
During the programme you will have the opportunity to select placements based on your current university modules and course requirements, as well as your interests and career goals:
* Work closely with our change management experts to identify areas of improvement, implement innovative solutions and drive organisational change.
* Support the day‑to‑day running of the business including customer service teams and parts of the business that run our energy centres, power generation sites and deliver our energy efficiency measures.
* Manage budgets, financial and strategic planning to support the future of our business.
* Gain practical experience in construction and installation projects, get involved in onsite activity and work with installation and existing project managers.
* Build relationships with stakeholders including leadership teams and mentors and bring new ideas into the business.
What we need from you
* GCSE maths and English language at grade C/5.
* Minimum of 3 A‑Levels at grades BBB or equivalent T‑Level qualification or BTEC at DDM.
Here’s what you need to know
* Across your placements you’ll have 20% of your working week dedicated to study and will attend a two‑day workshop at York St John University every 10 weeks.
* Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1–3 days a week, with flexibility to work from home on other days. Company‑funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
* We offer a starting salary of £21,500, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
* You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.
Benefits
* Award‑Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
* Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Inclusive and Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
At a glance
* Reference no.: 241759
* Closing date: 02/02/2026
* Salary: £21,500
Get in touch
For more information please contact EarlyCareers@eon-uk.com
About us
E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.
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