2027 Project Planning & Controls Apprentice

thales; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working options

Salary £24,000 per annum

Contributory Pension

Health Care Cash Plan

Permanent role from start

Job summary

Thales is offering a 2-year Apprenticeship in Glasgow for Project Planning & Controls. The role blends academic study with hands-on experience in Bid & Project Management, focusing on planning, scheduling, governance and reporting within a global tech leader.

You will learn to develop master schedules, contribute to reviews, deploy risk management and support governance across projects while training with Thales UK tools and processes.

Qualifications

• SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Apprenticeship standard.
• Entry Requirements: 2 Highers Grade C or above in any subject or equivalent Level 3.
• Five Standard Grades A-C including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining integrated master schedules for projects.
• Contribute to project reports and attend reviews.
• Assist in risk and opportunity management deployment and reporting.
• Support governance across bids and projects.
• Use Thales UK tools to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Project Planning

Scheduling

Risk & Opportunity Management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

SCQF Level 8 Apprenticeship

Entry Requirements: 2 Highers Grade C or above

GCSE/Standard Grades including English & Maths

Job description

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services.

2027 Project Planning & Controls Apprentice - SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Technical Modern Apprenticeship

Start Date: Monday 6 September 2027
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Employee Type: Permanent
Location: Glasgow
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8.25 hours Monday - Thursday, 4 hours on a Friday)

Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you\'re passionate about projects and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is perfect for you. Combining academic study with hands-on, practical experience, it offers a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive within a global, innovative & industry leading organisation. We\'d love to hear from you!

Benefits of the programme:

• Earn a salary while studying for your apprenticeship
• Gain hands-on experience within the Bid & Project Management environment
• Receive job-specific training and development
• Achieve a recognised qualification
• Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship

About the Role

This exciting Project Planning & Controls Apprenticeship will give you the skills and knowledge to be an effective team member within the Bid and Project Management Function at Thales. The apprentice programme will provide you with a strong understanding and working knowledge of planning, scheduling, monitoring and controls, building the foundations for future roles supporting or managing projects that deliver world leading solutions to our global customer base. The Bid and Project Management functions\' key responsibilities are to support the project team deliver the mission and ensure strong governance over bids and projects and oversee the implementation of consistent and assured processes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects
• Contributing to project reports and attend associated reviews
• Assisting in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management
• Helping the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied
• Operating Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities
• Committing 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

What You Will Learn:

• Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop knowledge and skills in:
• Project Organisation & Planning
• Project Monitoring & Control
• Bid/Project Scope, Schedule & Resource Management
• Bid & Project Governance
• Risk & Opportunity Management
• Project Estimate, Cost & Finance Management

Apprenticeship 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.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you\'ll receive on-the-job training tailored to work alongside your studies, giving you the hands-on experience needed to develop practical skills and knowledge.

The programme will be delivered via a virtual delivery model combining:

• Live virtual workshops
• Online learning resources
• Self-directed learning activities

This is a 2-year programme, working towards the SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Apprenticeship standard, with our partnered training provider. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will roll off into the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family into a Project Planner or Project Controller role.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. A self-starter who can 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:

• 2 Highers Grade C or above in any subject or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• 5 standards Grade A-C including English and Maths

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Contributory Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and Development support
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Life Cover
• 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)

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