Higher Apprentice Project Management and Control

BAE Systems.; Abergele; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is offering a Project Management and Control Apprentice position. The role involves supporting project management practices, assisting with scheduling and reporting, and requires 5 GCSEs with strong grades in Maths and English. The apprenticeship includes valuable on-the-job training and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English.
• Must have 72 UCAS points (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support project reporting of progress including cost, time and quality.
• Assist with project scheduling and planning.
• Conduct basic and routine problem solving.
• Engage in risk management activities.
• Administer general office tasks including using spreadsheets and project management software.
• Develop knowledge of Munitions processes and procedures.
• Attend on-the-job training.

Skills

Project Management practices

Basic problem solving

Risk Management

Office administration skills

Use of Microsoft Excel

Use of Microsoft Project

Use of ERP systems

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English

72 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Job description

Job title

Project Management and Control Apprentice

Location

Glascoed

Salary

Starting from £21,625 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

You will be supporting the application of Project Management (PM) practices, working under supervision and reporting to a Project Professional. You will gain experience of working in a fast-moving project environment. You will help to deliver across a spectrum of competencies, including scheduling, resource demand, governance, earned value management and portfolio management through a central and integrated Project management information environment.

• Assist with regular project reporting of project progress including cost, time and quality.
• Assist with project scheduling and planning across the project lifecycle.
• Basic and routine problem solving.
• Risk Management.
• Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/Microsoft project/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Develop a knowledge of Munitions processes, procedures and toolsets.
• Attend on the job training as appropriate.

What qualification will you get?

Project Management | ACW - Website (acwcerts.co.uk)

To achieve this qualification, you will be expected to attend ALS Training.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The BAE Systems Land team

A career at BAE Systems Land is rewarding work that truly makes a difference, and as you tackle critical projects, you'll work alongside a supportive team driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems Land, you'll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English AND 72 UCAS points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)