Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship

Programme title: Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship 
Level: 6 
Salary: £22,008
Location: Warrington and Bristol
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025

Role ID: 60321

Interested in shaping the future of nuclear projects? Join our 3-year Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship and you’ll make a valuable difference in this exciting sector while gaining a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls.

About the programme 

As a Project Controls Apprentice, you'll be immersed in the technical disciplines of Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management. Working alongside some of the most experienced and supportive individuals in the industry, you'll:

• 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 our top-tier project controls systems.

Your education/training 

You’ll receive practical and theoretical training, combined with on-the-job training in the workplace.    
 
Your academic journey will be at London Metropolitan College, where you'll work towards the Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls. Plus, you'll also be eligible to apply for student membership with the Association for Project Management (APM). 

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on the roles such as Project Controller, Cost Engineer, Planning Engineer or Risk Specialist at Babcock.

What you’ll need  

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English and Maths.
• At least 2 A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• A flair for design technology, strong analytical/IT skills, and a basic understanding of projects and their lifecycle will give you an edge.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you’ll get 

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career. 

In addition, you’ll benefit from:
 

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

 
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates   

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.

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