Aspiring Project Planner & Controls Apprentice

thales; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales in Crawley is offering a 2‑year Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship. Start date 6 September 2027.

The role blends academic study with hands‑on experience in the Bid & Project Management function, building foundations in planning, scheduling, governance and controls. You will earn £24,000 per year, gain job‑specific training, and have the opportunity to secure a permanent role from day one of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining integrated master project schedules.
• Contribute to project reports and attend reviews.
• Assist in deploying and reporting risk and opportunity management.
• Help ensure correct governance is applied across projects.
• Use Thales UK tools to manage schedules, budgets, risks and opportunities.
• Attend all apprenticeship elements, including virtual training, coaching, exams, and mandatory training.

Job description

Thales in Crawley is offering a 2‑year Level 4 Project Manager Associate Apprenticeship. Start date 6 September 2027.

The role blends academic study with hands‑on experience in the Bid & Project Management function, building foundations in planning, scheduling, governance and controls. You will earn £24,000 per year, gain job‑specific training, and have the opportunity to secure a permanent role from day one of the apprenticeship.