Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship

As a Project Controls Apprentice within Cavendish Nuclear, you will be immersed in the technical disciplines of Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will:

• Assist in producing estimates, plans, and schedules.
• Work on various reports to track and monitor project delivery across a spectrum of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects.
• Receive training in project controls systems.

Training

You will receive practical and theoretical training, combined with on-the-job training in the workplace. Your academic journey will be at the University of Cumbria, where you will work towards the Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls. Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment.

You will also be eligible to apply for student membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).

What happens at the end

You can expect real-world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will help you navigate your career. You will be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme, which includes digital and face-to-face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and external partners to equip you with the knowledge and tools to thrive.

Skills

• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills

Qualifications

• GCSE Any Subject (grade C) - essential
• GCSE English (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Maths (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Science (grade C) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £23,598 a year
• Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Duration: 4 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-07
• Apprenticeship standard: Project controls professional (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA