BPS Ltd – Five‑Year Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Start date: September 2025 (next intake)
About BPS - BPS Ltd is a leading provider of asbestos surveying and project management services. We pride ourselves on delivering safe, effective solutions—with innovation and professionalism at our core. This apprenticeship is your opportunity to gain hands‑on field experience, professional certifications, and graduate debt‑free.
Role and Training Pathway (5 Years)
Year 1 (Months 0–12):As an apprentice you will begin full‑time paid employment at BPS, working towards a BSc (Hons) in Project Management from Northumbria University. You'll split your time between one day per week of online university study and four days in the workplace. Work‑based training focuses on the core elements of the business, asbestos surveying, under close supervision, developing vital technical skills and safety competencies.
Around Months 8–12:You will enrol in the British Occupational Hygiene Society P402 training course (Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings), fully funded by BPS, to complement your Asbestos Surveying training.
Years 2 and 3 (Months 13–36):Continue working as an Asbestos Surveyor to develop industry knowledge further. Along with having oversite of remediation / abatement projects. Periodic audits will track progress and competency. Further module training will be available to enhance skills. You'll also continue your degree studies each week and develop transferable professional skills through coursework and practical workplace application.
Years 4 and 5 (Months 37–60+):Once the university academic phase nears completion, you'll transition into the overall project management stream within BPS. This involves managing real projects from initiation through to closure, with guidance and mentorship. You will apply methodologies learned at university—such as risk management, resource planning, stakeholder communication, financial and contract management.
The final End‑Point Assessment (EPA) will be arranged through Northumbria as the professional manufacturing of your degree; after graduation, you'll exit the apprenticeship having earned your full BSc (Hons) in Project Management, with no tuition fees, and with several years of paid experience under your belt.
Why Apply?- Earn while you learn
- Full BSc (Hons) with no tuition fees, which means NO STUDENT DEBT
- One study day per week online
- Progression from technical industry training to project management
- Graduate with 5 years' work experience
Entry Requirements
Academic: Minimum 120 UCAS tariff points at A‑level or equivalent (e.g. BTEC), plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or higher.
Other: Must be in full‑time employment with BPS Ltd, living and working in the UK and eligible to work in the UK.
Committed, motivated and able to manage the 20% off‑the‑job learning requirement (one study day per week).
Programme Details- Employment Start Date: November 2025
* Course Start Date: January 2026
* Study Mode: One day per week online
* Duration: 4.5 years + End Point Assessment (EPA)
* Partner Institution: Northumbria University
How to Apply - Submit your CV and cover letter to -
Tell us:
- Why you're interested in this opportunity
- How you will manage the work–study balance
- Relevant academic or practical experience
What Happens Next?
Once accepted:
* You'll join the UK-standard Level 6 Integrated Degree Apprenticeship in Project Management, awarded by Northumbria University.
* BPS will register you with the Apprenticeship Scheme.
* You'll complete training modules online, log professional development evidence within your workplace, and undergo periodic performance reviews.
* You graduate with a full BSc, plus substantial work experience and industry certification in asbestos surveying and project management.
Join BPS Ltd and earn your BSc in Project Management while gaining invaluable industry experience—debt‑free and future‑ready.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 32 per week
Work Location: In person