Project Controls Apprentice (Level 3)

About the Apprenticeship

Project Controls is a fundamental discipline to the safe and stable execution of projects and achieving business growth. With a focus on scheduling, planning, risk management, resource management, performance metrics and change management, Project Controls provides a unique insight into the execution monitoring and control of Projects and is at the heart of successful delivery performance. Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to roles such as Project Controller, Planner, with further progression opportunities towards Project Management like Project Officer, Project Manager and Programme Manager.

The Leonardo Helicopters Project Controls Apprenticeship is structured around a programme of placements that will see you move around within the Project Controls Function at Leonardo Helicopters Yeovil over a 3.5 year period and is designed to give you as much experience and exposure to Project Controls practices and different operational contexts as possible. This will help you develop strong core skills of Project Controls whilst also giving you a wider understanding of how a global business operates.

You will also undertake a Level 3 Project Controls Technician qualification over this time to compliment on the job learning alongside internal training to understand and utilise globally recognised tool sets and standards in Project Controls.

The programme aligns with the competencies defined by the Association for Project Management (APM) and supports further professional registration opportunities.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Grow your knowledge of an engineering business.
• Develop practical skills in manufacturing and understanding key processes and technologies.
• Support early careers activities - our apprentices have the opportunity to work as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges and universities

Each Apprentice on this route will need to complete an End Point Assessment as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard, this will take place in the final months of the programme.

Competencies you will develop:

• Project scheduling and planning using recognised software (e.g. SAP, MS Project, MS Office, SSI, Power BI)
• Risk identification and management
• Cost tracking and performance analysis (Earned Value Management)
• Change and configuration management processes
• Stakeholder reporting and project governance

What you’ll bring

Qualifications:

• 5 GCSE grades 4 - 9 or grades A*- C or equivalent, to include Maths and English

Security Clearance

At Leonardo, 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

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.