Level 3 Apprentice Project Controller Cheshire

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award‑winning roles on offer, you’ll find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We’ll provide you with industry‑leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

United Utilities is accountable for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025‑2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years— that’s more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier.

Whatever area of our business your interests lie in, our award‑winning apprentice programme will give you first‑class training and support, aligned with an in‑depth understanding of your chosen business area— so that you can develop the skills you need to progress your career as you make a real contribution to the communities we serve.

Working in the North West means there is a lot of ground to cover. You could work in the heart of the Lake District, or you could sample a taste of city life. As well as our main office in Warrington we also recruit for a variety of roles across the North West; we have 575 wastewater treatment works and 96 water‑treatment works in areas from Crewe in Cheshire to Carlisle in Cumbria.

Whichever scheme you join, you’ll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry.

Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution toward learning to drive, and many more benefits.

You’ll have a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you’re willing to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively.

As a Level 3 Apprentice Project Controller, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop a strong foundation in tracking project budgets, analysing variances, and maintaining financial accuracy—a key stepping stone in project management.
• Analyse data and create insightful reports, learning how these skills directly influence successful project delivery.
• Contribute to planning and scheduling activities, building your understanding of how to align resources, budgets, and timelines effectively.
• Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, enhancing your teamwork and communication skills while gaining insight into how different roles drive project success.

Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard project management software, equipping you with practical skills for future roles.

Build a pathway to leadership; by working closely with project managers, you’ll gain valuable exposure to the responsibilities of project leadership, preparing you for future progression in your career.

Your apprenticeship will last 36 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Project Controls Technician standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.

Your study will be day‑release (one day a week delivered online).

You’ll be an integral part of our team, contributing to the delivery of multi‑billion‑pound projects that make a real‑world impact. You’ll play a key role across a range of project control fundamentals—planning and organisation, tracking performance against schedule and budgets, and analysing data to provide insights—all of which contribute toward project success. By helping us keep these large‑scale projects on schedule and within budget, you’ll gain invaluable experience and insight into the financial and operational side of project management.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented individual who’s ready to step into the world of high‑value project management delivery. This is your chance to get hands‑on with some of the most ambitious projects out there, developing skills in planning and scheduling, budgeting and financial reporting, and risk…