Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Project Controls Apprenticeship, developing skills in planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management.
- Starting salary of £20,000 per year.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) grades 4-9 or A*-C.
- Hybrid working with at least 3-4 days on site per week.
- Applications are open to individuals without prior Project Controls experience.
About the Role
As a Project Controls Apprentice, you will help our project teams plan, monitor and successfully deliver complex projects and bids. Working alongside experienced professionals and benefitting from placements within different areas of the business, you’ll develop skills in project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and performance reporting.
You’ll learn how to use data and project controls tools to understand progress, identify potential issues and help teams make informed decisions to drive project success. You’ll work with people from across the business, building your network and gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification thereby building the foundations for a successful career in Project Controls.
The Role Requires
You don’t need previous experience in Project Controls. We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated to learn and keen to build a career working on exciting and complex projects.
You could be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy working with numbers and information, and are interested in understanding what the data is telling you.
- Are organised and methodical, with an eye for detail and the ability to manage different tasks and priorities.
- Have a curious mindset and enjoy asking questions, solving problems and finding better ways of doing things.
- Are a good communicator who is comfortable working with others and building positive relationships.
- Enjoy being part of a team and are willing to contribute your ideas and listen to different perspectives.
- Are comfortable using digital tools and technology, and keen to develop your skills further.
- Are proactive and willing to take responsibility, asking for help when you need it and learning from feedback.
- Have a genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop, both through your apprenticeship studies and through hands-on experience in the workplace.
Qualifications
You must have (as a minimum) the following qualifications:
- 5 GCSE grades 4 - 9 or grades A*- C or equivalent, to include Maths and English
Salary
The starting salary for this role is £20,000
Working Arrangements
During your Apprenticeship we require you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team, connect socially and maximise your learning experience.
Security Clearance
Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.
For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Benefits
- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
- All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits