Project Controls Apprenticeship

Project Controls Apprenticeship

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Our 4‑year Project Controls Apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to play a part in delivering major engineering programmes that help protect the UK and its allies. You’ll gain the skills and insight needed to support everything from ship design to construction and refit.

Project Controls is all about bringing structure and visibility to complex work. During your apprenticeship you will rotate through several placements across the Project Management and Controls function, building your understanding of how large‑scale engineering projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

You’ll learn about scheduling, risk management, budgeting and cost control, change management, reporting and stakeholder communication. Each area will give a different perspective on how our teams operate and together they’ll help you develop the broad skill set needed to support projects of national importance.

Teamwork is at the heart of how we work – you’ll collaborate with engineers, planners and project managers, helping to make sure every project milestone is achieved. As your confidence grows, you’ll take on more responsibility and contribute to live projects that make a real difference.

Throughout the programme you’ll be supported by mentors, line managers and our Early Careers team, who’ll help you build technical capability, professional judgement and the confidence to reach your goals.

As part of your apprenticeship you will study with Fife College, working towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support (SCQF Level
7). Training combines classroom learning with workplace experience, giving you the knowledge and practical understanding to apply project controls techniques effectively.

When you finish your apprenticeship you will be ready to take on a role as a Project Controller, supporting the management of complex programmes across our Marine and Defence business.

Upon completion you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £37,000, with opportunities to continue your professional development through higher‑level qualifications in project management or business improvement.

Many of our apprentices go on to progress into roles such as Project Planner, Risk Analyst or Project Manager, building long‑term careers within Babcock’s global operations.

Through the Babcock Role Framework you will have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you identify yourself as disabled and meet the minimum criteria for this job, you should be offered an interview.

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