Project Management
Apprentice Project Manager
Industrial Roofing Scotland · Heriot-Watt University
Location
GLENROTHES, Scotland
Postcode
KY6 2PJ
Salary
Competitive
Hours per week
31.5h
Application deadline
1 August 2026
Posted
4 June 2026
About the role
As a Graduate Apprentice Project Manager, you'll work at the heart of the business – learning how commercial construction projects are planned, managed, and delivered.
Day to day, you'll be involved in:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of live projects
- Using digital systems to track progress, manage information, and report on performance
- Communicating with clients, suppliers, and site teams
- Identifying opportunities to improve how we work — and helping make those improvements happen
- Getting out on site across Scotland to see projects first-hand
The qualification:
This is a Graduate Apprenticeship in Construction and the Built Environment, delivered through Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. You'll study one day a week during term time and work with us the rest of the time.
What's in it for you:
A competitive salary from day one
A fully funded degree from Heriot-Watt University
Real responsibility on live projects — not just admin
A forward-thinking business that invests in its people, its processes, and its technology
A genuine career path in a sector that's always in demand
Who we're looking for:
You don't need to know anything about our industry. But you do need to be -
- Organised, logical, and switched-on
- Good with numbers
- Curious — someone who wants to understand how things work and how to improve them
- Comfortable talking to people at all levels
- Willing to travel to sites across Scotland (a driving licence, or working towards one, is essential)
Earn a degree. Build a career. Work somewhere that actually thinks differently:
This isn't a traditional construction job. And it's not a traditional construction company.
Industrial Roofing Scotland (IRS) is a specialist roofing and cladding contractor working on large commercial and industrial buildings across Scotland. We protect the buildings that keep businesses running — warehouses, factories, logistics centres, and manufacturing facilities.
But what sets us apart is how we work.
A business that runs on technology:
At IRS, digital tools, automation, and AI are part of how we operate every day. We use platforms like monday.com alongside purpose-built workflows and automations to manage projects, serve our clients, and continuously improve how we do things.
If you're a logical thinker, a natural problem-solver, or someone who looks at a process and thinks there's a smarter way to do this, you'll thrive here.
We're not a company catching up with technology.
- Gain an understanding of health, safety, quality, and compliance requirements
- On-site and off-site learning opportunities
- Gain practical experience and technical knowledge within the roofing and construction industry
- Develop the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Learn how to manage time efficiently and meet project deadlines
- Gain experience managing materials, labour, and plant throughout the project lifecycle
- Develop skills in budget management and stakeholder engagement
- Experience a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
- Grow in confidence, responsibility, and leadership ability
- Enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Access clear career progression opportunities within project management
- Achieve a range of transferable skills applicable across the construction industry
- Build a professional network with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and colleagues
- Earn while learning and gain recognised qualifications
- Develop communication and organisational skills essential for project success
Four Scottish Highers, including English and Maths, or equivalent.
An HNC in a relevant subject may allow entry at Year 2.
Requirements
Four Scottish Highers, including English and Maths, or equivalent. An HNC in a relevant subject may allow entry at Year 2. Driving licence, or working towards one, is essential.
Skills
OrganisedLogical thinkingNumerical abilityCuriosity and problem-solvingCommunicationProject coordinationDigital systems and technologyTime managementBudget managementStakeholder engagementTeam workingDecision-making
Required qualifications
Essential
Scottish Higher · English
Essential
Scottish Higher · Maths
Essential
Scottish Higher
Essential
Scottish Higher
About Industrial Roofing Scotland
Contact name
Jamie Morton
Contact phone
07894 755445
Contact email
Jamie.Morton@industrialroofingscotland.co.uk