Project Planning and Controls Apprentice - Level 4 Project Management Associate

Position: 2026 Project Planning and Controls Apprentice - Level 4 Project Management Associate

2026 Project Planning and Controls Apprentice – Level 4 Project Management Associate

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Job Details

Start Date:

07 September 2025

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Employee type:
Permanent

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Working

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)

Security Clearance:
Required (SC)

What the role has to offer

• Earn while you learn
• Job specific training experience
• Recognised qualifications
• Permanent role from day one
• Tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully covered

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects
• Contribute to project reports and attend associated reviews
• Assist in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management
• Help the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied
• Operate Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities
• Commit to attend all elements of the apprenticeship including attendance on virtual training modules, 1‑2‑1 coaching calls, assignments, exams and mandatory Thales UK training activities to lay the foundations for your contribution to future growth of the business

The Programme

Through our higher apprenticeship you’ll be making the most of your talents, getting to understand the Project Management Function from the ground up; and doing so with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.

This is a 2‑year programme, working towards the Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship standard, with our training provider, The Apprentice Academy. The programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model, with live virtual workshops and 1‑2‑1 coaching calls. Upon successful completion of your End Point Assessment, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family into a Project Controller role.

Who

we’re looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self‑starter who is able to manage their time, show initiative and has a genuine interest in project planning/controls and Thales. Successful candidates will show self‑discipline and an aspiration to achieve the qualification.

Entry requirements

• Level 3 qualification to demonstrate the ability to learn at this level. Suitable Level 3 qualifications might include A Levels (Grade C or above), Highers, T Level (Merit or above), BTEC Diploma (Merit or above)
• 5 GCSEs grade 9‑4 (A‑C) including English and Maths (or equivalent)

Closing date

Our applications will close at 11:59pm on Thursday 12 February 2026. This is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps.

Recruitment Process

For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.

Security Clearance Information

Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS and may need to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements prior to starting with us.

This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link:

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

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