Project Controls Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious individuals for their Project Controls Apprenticeship. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. You will rotate through various placements, enhancing your skills and understanding of the engineering business. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this apprenticeship is designed to set you on a successful career path, providing support from day one and opportunities to engage with the local community.

Benefits

Pension with up to 10% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Private healthcare

Access to online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Commitment to continuous development and learning.
• Drive to deliver results with initiative and patience.

Responsibilities

• Support project execution monitoring and control.
• Participate in Functional and Integrated Project Teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Project Management Software

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Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4 years across various STEM and business routes, providing paid training combined with on-the-job learning to help you gain practical skills, experience, and knowledge for a strong start to your career.

Whether leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ‘Levels/Highers (or equivalent), or currently working and seeking a new career path, you will receive full support as you rotate within the business, working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work.

As a globally renowned company, we offer competitive starting salaries from £14,000 to £20,500 per annum and fully support your academic development through to qualifications, so you won’t need to incur debt. We assist with settling into your new location, ensuring you are introduced to your team and welcomed from day one. Each site has an Early Careers team to help you progress, protect your study time, facilitate access to digital learning, and provide opportunities to engage with the local community and STEM projects, enhancing various aspects of the program.

Leonardo values individuals committed to continuous development. Along with a keen willingness to learn, a successful apprenticeship involves a drive to deliver results, sometimes through initiative, patience in problem-solving, and adherence to safety instructions and process compliance. We highly value commitment to program and learning objectives.

Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructure, land security and protection, and sustainable ‘smart’ solutions. As a continually expanding company, we offer exciting opportunities for talented individuals eager to work at the forefront of technology. We look forward to you joining our team.

What you’ll do as a Project Controls Apprentice:

Project Controls is essential for the safe and successful execution of projects and business growth. It focuses on scheduling, planning, risk management, resource management, performance metrics, and change management. This role offers a unique insight into project execution monitoring and control, playing a key part in successful delivery. It provides the opportunity to develop a fundamental understanding of business performance and be an integral part of an Integrated Project Team to deliver successful projects.

The Leonardo Project Controls Apprenticeship is structured around placements across the business within the Project Controls Function (at Luton and Lincoln) over 3.5 years, designed to provide extensive experience and exposure to various operational contexts and practices. You will also undertake a Level 3 Project Controls Technician qualification, complemented by internal training on globally recognized tools and standards in Project Controls.

During your apprenticeship, you will:

• Enhance your understanding of an engineering business and the role of a Project Controller by participating in Functional and Integrated Project Teams.
• Develop key skills in Project Controls, understanding core processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Support early careers activities, including opportunities to serve as STEM ambassadors in schools, colleges, and universities.

What we need from you:

Qualifications

You must have (at minimum):

5 GCSEs grades 4-9 or A*-C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.

Security Clearance

Details to be provided during the application process.

Life at Leonardo

With a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs, a career with Leonardo offers many opportunities and accessibility.

• Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi days annually.
• Flexible Working: Options for flexible hours and hybrid working. For part-time roles, please inquire.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and various network groups (Enable, Pride, etc.).
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme.
• Company Benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500/year).
• Training: Access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below.