 PlanBEE
Construct Your Career In Manchester
PlanBEE Manchester is a unique higher apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management.
From the moment you join, you'll be a valuable member of the team, working for some of the city’s leading employers. With a starting salary of circa £21k+ per year, you’ll also benefit from a pension plan and a generous holiday entitlement every year.
You’ll be working on a range of projects across the City of Manchester and wider region including:
- Our Town Hall project
- The Factory arts venue
- Next phase of projects in Ancoats and New Islington:
- Eliza Yard
- Ancoats Mobility Hub
- Jersey Wharf
- Stepping Hill Hospital Redevelopment
- Health Centres across Oldham
- Projects at Royal Bolton Hospital
You will complete a Higher Apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management, underpinned by HNC/D, providing a pathway to progression at a wide range of universities. You’ll spend one day a week studying and developing your knowledge in building design and performance through a combination of lectures, tutorials, field work and site visits.
The programme lasts 2 years and offers a real alternative to full-time university. It will help you forge careers in a variety of roles which will change and evolve as your career progresses.
Entry requirements:
- This programme is open to anyone aged 18 and over with a passion for design, construction and leadership.
- You should have already completed GCSE (Level 2) and A Level (or equivalent Level 3) study and eligible to apply for university level study in the UK.
- You need 3 A Levels at grade C and above or a BTEC Extended Diploma (averaging merits/distinctions), or the equivalent of 96 UCAS points plus GCSE Maths, Science and English at grade 4 (C) or above.
- You must also be living at a Manchester City Council postcode or attend a Manchester school or college to apply for the programme.
Applications for September 2025 are now open for PlanBEE Manchester
Apprenticeships are for people of any working age. You can learn new skills whilst you earn.
Apprenticeships - what do the different levels mean? Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship An intermediate (level 2) apprenticeship is equivalent to five good GCSE passes Advanced Level (Level 3) Apprenticeship An advanced apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Level passes Higher (Level 4/5) Apprenticeships Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to a foundation degree Degree (Level 6/7 Apprenticeship) Degree Apprenticeships are equivalent to a bachelor's degree (Level 6) or a master's degree (Level 7)
Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships
DWF LAW LLP
Solicitor Apprenticeship (Manchester)
DWF's Solicitor Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious sixth form/college leavers looking to start their career within the legal sector, without the cost or time associated with the traditional university route.
Hours: 37 Salary: £23,400 Closing Date: 23 December
SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
🆕Degree Apprentice - Sales
The Siemens sales apprenticeship lasts for 4 years, during which time you will spend time studying towards your academic qualifications alongside working in a business environment. During the sales apprenticeship, you will rotate around their internal sales teams, partner management, marketing and business development.
Hours: 36 Salary: £22,010 Closing Date: 27 December
ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED
Apprentice - Quantity Surveyor
Cost Consultants work across all their sectors supporting cost, commercial and transformational consultancy projects. At its core, Cost Consultancy involves advising on and managing the cost of construction and property projects, supporting from the beginning of a project lifecycle to influence and drive decision making.
Hours: 37 Salary: £22,308 Closing Date: 17January
PINSENT MASONS LLP
Solicitor Apprenticeship (Manchester)
Pinsent Masons is seeking to recruit Solicitor Apprentices to join their Manchester office. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working on real-life legal projects alongside experienced Solicitors, while also studying towards a fully sponsored LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills degree delivered by the University of Law.
Hours: 35 Salary: £24,000 Closing Date 30 January
AtkinsRéalis
🆕Electro-Mechanical Engineer (Degree) Apprentice
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. They are looking for an Electro-Mechanical (Degree) Apprentice to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
Hours: 40 Salary: £26,208 Closing Date: 20 February
AtkinsRéalis
CIVIL ENGINEER (DEGREE) APPRENTICE
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. They are looking for a Civil Engineer (Degree) Apprentice to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
Hours: 40 Salary: £26,208 Closing Date: 20 February
AtkinsRéalis
PROJECT MANAGER APPRENTICE
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. They are looking for a Project Manager Apprentice to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
Hours: 40 Salary: £26,208 Closing Date: 20 February
AtkinsRéalis
QUANTITY SURVEYOR (DEGREE) APPRENTICE
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor (Degree) Apprentice to be a part of the future of the built environment.
Hours: 40 Salary: 26,208 Closing Date: 20 February
VODAFONE LIMITED
UK 2025 MES Network Engineer Apprenticeship
Start your career at Vodafone, embrace new advancements and they'll develop your skills. With hands-on education, real-world qualifications, and programmes covering an array of new and exciting business areas.
Hours: 37 Salary: £24,640 Closing Date: 28 February
TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP
Solicitor Apprenticeship
TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP are pleased to offer their first-ever Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. During the first four years of the programme, you will complete your law degree. In the final two years, you will complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, all while being exposed to a wide variety of departments.
Hours:40 Salary: 23,000 Closing Date: 3 March
WSP UK LIMITED
Rail Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Manchester (Rail Engineering Services)
Their community of over 9,000 employees design and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction and highways that help shape the environment.
Hours: 37 Salary: £21, 000 Closing Date: 31 March
WSP UK LIMITED
Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
You will work on local and national projects with a team of experts. The team undertakes design, assessments, inspections, maintenance, asset management and supervision of Civil Engineering structures such as walls, culverts, tunnels and more.
Hours: 37 Salary: £21,000 Closing date: 31 March
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Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeships
Levenshulme High School
🆕Business Administration Apprenticeship
To provide routine general clerical, administrative and financial support to the school. To work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support pupil /student well being and to promote the five outcomes of Every Child Matters
Hours: 35 Salary: £22,737 Closing Date: 20 December
PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD
Customer Service & Sales Apprentice
The role of Sales Qualifier is a brand-new role within an exciting business currently going through a significant transformation, that will ensure the business competes in the marketplace at the highest level.
Hours: 40 Salary: £19, 500 Closing Date: 25 December
Co-op Academies Trust
ICT Technician Apprentice
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete an IT systems and Networking - Cloud Support Specialist - Level 3 Apprenticeship. Duties will include working towards a Level 3 qualification in an IT-related subject.
Hours: 37 Salary: £23, 114 Closing Date: 25 December
Metrolink
🆕L3 IT Support Apprentice
The IT Apprentice will work towards providing general and routine IT support to staff within KAM, e.g., basic IT diagnosis and fix, undertaking routine maintenance of resources and equipment, support of common software packages and other general tasks as appropriate under the supervision/instruction of senior staff.
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes Salary: £17, 000 Closing Date: 8 January
BRIGGS EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED
🆕Briggs Equipment Apprentice Engineer
A 4-year Apprentice Engineer training programme, that gives you the opportunity to become a fully qualified Forklift Truck and Powered Access Engineer. Briggs Equipment Group Engineers fault find, maintain, service and repair, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, in an ever-growing range of Materials Handling and Powered Access Equipment.
Hours: 40 Salary: £13,312 to £23,795.20 Closing Date: 10 January
Pabla and Pabla Solicitor.
🆕Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship
A new Paralegal Apprenticeship opportunity located in Didsbury. Pabla and Pabla Solicitors are looking for 3 eager individuals to join their team and kick-start their journey on a legal pathway.
Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes Salary: £16, 575 Closing Date: 17 January
ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED.
Apprentice - Lean Consultant
The Apprentice Lean Consultant plays a key role in supporting the Lean and Continuous Improvement strategy within the Highways and Transportation. Working closely with the Lean Improvement team, you will contribute to refining and implementing improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Hours: 37 Salary: £22.308 Closing Date: 17 January
Manchester City Council
🆕Design, Construction and Management HNC/D Apprenticeship
We’re recruiting for Plan BEE Manchester a higher-level apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management. You’ll spend one day a week studying, developing your knowledge in building design and performance through a combination of lectures, tutorials, field work and site visits.
Hours: 37 Salary: £22,000 Closing Date: 29 January
PINSENT MASONS LLP
Paralegal Apprenticeship (Manchester)
Pinsent Masons is seeking to recruit Apprentice Paralegals to join their Vario Paralegal Centre of Excellence based in Manchester. This is an opportunity to join a prestigious corporate law firm, working towards a fully sponsored Paralegal qualification delivered by the University of Law.
Hours: 35 Salary: £21,850 Closing Date: 30 January
BRAYLEYS CARS LIMITED
Remit Group are recruiting on behalf of Brayley's Nissan for a Nissan Brand Ambassador Apprentice. You’ll benefit from extensive training whilst gaining hands on work experience. You’ll be supported in studying for the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Programme which is a nationally recognised qualification.
Hours: 40 Salary: £18, 000 Closing Date: 14 February
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. They are looking for a Information Manager Apprentice to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
Hours: 40 Salary: £22,000 Closing Date: 20 February
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