Project Manager/Business Admin Apprentice

This four-year apprenticeship in Falkirk combines a full-time foundational college year with three years of onsite development, where you will support high-voltage engineering projects through schedule management, stakeholder communication, and operational administration.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

Start your career at Sulzer’s Falkirk Service Centre, the specialist hub for high‑voltage testing, repair and refurbishment of large industrial equipment. This is where complex, heavy‑duty engineering comes to life - and as an apprentice, you’ll work alongside expert engineers and project managers, learning hands‑on skills and knowledge that help power major industries across the UK and beyond.

Our Project Manager Apprenticeship gives you real life experience, exposure to a variety of business projects and the chance to build solid technical skills in a professional engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to teams or managers 

• Assist with creating and updating project plans, schedules, and timelines 

• Communicate project updates to stakeholders and team members 

• Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems 

• Input and update information using internal systems and spreadsheets 

• Act as a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries 

• Communicate professionally via email, phone, and face-to-face 

• Support customer or stakeholder queries and escalate where required 

• Assist with improving administrative processes and ways of working 

• Support business operations such as procurement, invoicing, or project management 

• Help monitor KPIs and produce basic performance reports 

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about engineering and ready to learn. You’ll be a great fit if you have: 

• 3 National 5’s (passes), including Maths and English 

• Motivation to learn and develop new skills 

• Good time‑management and organisational ability 

• A positive, flexible attitude and strong attention to detail 

• Prior business administration or project management experience isn’t required - just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to get involved. 

What we offer you

• Competitive apprentice pay that increases as you progress 

• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals 

• Opportunities to work with modern technology and innovative applications 

• Sponsored education with pathways to higher qualifications 

• Potential short placements at other UK sites 

• Opportunities to work with teams or customers internationally 

• Strong potential for a permanent role on successful completion 

• Long‑term development and progression routes within Sulzer 

• A UK-wide apprentice community of more than 80 peers 

• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) 

• Company pension scheme 

What Will Your Time as an Apprentice Look Like?

Year 1 – Full‑Time College

You’ll spend your first year at college working towards a Level 2 or Level 3 engineering qualification. This gives you the foundation knowledge and core skills you’ll need before joining the team on-site.

Years 2, 3 & 4 – On‑Site Development

From your second year onwards, you’ll be based within our engineering teams. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, apply what you’ve learned, and continue your studies towards a Level 3 qualification and your final Apprenticeship Standard. Throughout this time you’ll receive regular mentoring, internal training, and opportunities to broaden your experience across different engineering tasks.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.