Project Manager/Business Admin Apprentice

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Falkirk

Skills: MS Excel, MS Word, project management, administrative support, time management, organizational ability, attention to detail

Company Overview
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 setting. 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.

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