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

Thales Group; Glasgow; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid/flexible working options

Learning and Development support

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Zusammenfassung

Thales Group in Glasgow offers a 2-year SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Technical Modern Apprenticeship, starting 6 September 2027. Earn £24,000 per annum as you study and gain hands-on experience in Bid & Project Management, planning, scheduling and governance.

The role leads to a permanent position within Thales UK after completion. You'll learn to manage integrated master schedules, contribute to reports, and apply risk & opportunity management while attending virtual training and on-the-job

Qualifikationen

• Must have a strong interest in project planning/controls and governance.
• 2 Higher qualifications or equivalent required for entry.
• GCSE/Standard grades including English and Maths are required.

Aufgaben

• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of integrated master schedules for assigned projects.
• Contributing to project reports and attending reviews.
• Assisting in the deployment and reporting of risk and opportunity management.
• Helping ensure correct and effective project governance.

Kenntnisse

Project planning

Scheduling

Governance

Risk management

Ausbildung

SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Apprenticeship

2 Highers Grade C or above

5 standards Grade A-C including English and Maths

Jobbeschreibung

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)

Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.

To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment.

To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history.

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.

At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.

If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here.

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