Project Controls Apprenticeship

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Job purpose:

This 4-year apprenticeship offers an excellent introduction to the world of project controls and engineering. You will gain technical qualifications while contributing to significant real-world projects that support the Royal Navy.

This role is based within the Project Controls team, supporting our Fleet contracts with the Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Clyde. This includes the maintenance of both Vanguard and Astute Class submarines.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to various project controls functions, including Risk Management, Change Control, Estimating, Cost Control, Governance, Forecasting, and Planning. In the early stages, you will learn how these functions integrate, and by the end of the programme, you will specialise in one area, developing expertise that will provide a strong foundation for your chosen career path.

• Year 1:
  Full‑time at West College Scotland – SVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level
  5) in Performing Engineering Operations – NC Engineering Systems – Year 1
• Year 2: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland – SVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level
  7) – NC Engineering Systems – Year 2
• Years 3–4 (if progressing to HNC): 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland – SVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level
  7) – HNC Engineering Systems
• In addition, you will work towards the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification.
• National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a Science or technical subject, with grades A–C.
• Two additional qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 (or above), with grades A–C.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be ready to step into a Project Controls role within the function you specialised in during your final year. You can expect to receive a competitive starting salary of £38,461. We offer a well‑defined career progression pathway, beginning with Assistant Specialist, advancing to Specialist, and progressing to Senior Specialist roles. Additionally, there are opportunities to move between different project controls functions or to develop into management roles within Project Management or the Programme Management Office.

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