A NATIONAL Highways assistant project manager has shared how an apprenticeship boosted his confidence.
Miles Allibone-Dover, from Smith’s Wood, has progressed from a Level 4 Project Management apprenticeship into a full‑time Assistant Project Manager role at National Highways, where he is now applying his skills on the M54 to M6 link road project.
The 22-year-old said: “Apprenticeships gave me an accessible route into a fulfilling career. National Highways trusted me with real responsibility and supported me every step of the way.
“The experience has been hugely rewarding, helping me grow from feeling timid to confidently taking on leadership opportunities.”
National Highways has 142 apprentices from school leavers to career changers who are working across a range of disciplines.
From keeping National Highways’ roads safe, improve journeys for millions of people, and deliver infrastructure that supports economic growth across the country.
Katir Ali is in his third year of a five-year Quantity Surveying degree apprenticeship, having found his direction after struggling at sixth form. He now works on a £14.5bn national framework, gaining experience in contract development, procurement and commercial operations.
National Highways’ Chief People Officer, Elaine Billington, said: “As the organisation responsible for operating, maintaining and improving England’s motorways and major A‑roads, National Highways offers apprentices the chance to contribute to some of the country’s most important infrastructure projects, while gaining industry‑recognised qualifications and taking on genuine responsibility from the start.”
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, National Highways is also highlighting the value of T Level qualifications, which bridge the gap between classroom learning and skilled careers.
