Project Controls Apprentice

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to recharge – up to 12 flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible benefits up to £500

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Luton is offering Apprenticeships of 2-5 years across STEM and business routes, featuring paid training, on‑the‑job learning and opportunities to gain qualifications while earning a salary.

As a Project Controls Apprentice you will learn project planning, scheduling, cost and risk management, work with data and tools, and rotate through areas of the business to build hands-on experience toward a recognised qualification.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE grades 4-9 or A*-C including Maths and English.
• Curious, motivated to learn and keen to build a career in project controls.
• Good numeracy, organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, monitoring and delivering complex projects and bids.
• Learn to use data and project controls tools to track progress and risks.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to build experience.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Organised

Curious mindset

Communication

Team player

Digital literacy

Proactive

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE 5 grades 4-9 incl Maths & English

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-5yrs. across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paidtraining, coupled with on the job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

We support helping you settle into your new location ensuring you are familiar with the team and have a warm welcome from day 1. There is a member of our Apprentice team at each site, helping you progress, ensuring your study time is protected, enabling access todigital learningas well as opportunities to get involved with the local community and STEM projects, enhance many aspects of each programme.

As a Project Controls Apprentice, you will help our project teams plan, monitor and successfully deliver complex projects and bids. Working alongside experienced professionals and benefitting from placements within different areas of the business, you’ll develop skills in project planning, scheduling, cost management, risk management and performance reporting.

You’ll learn how to use data and project controls tools to understand progress, identify potential issues and help teams make informed decisions to drive project success. You’ll work with people from across the business, building your network and gaining hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification thereby building the foundations for a successful career in Project Controls

The role requires:

You don’t need previous experience in Project Controls. We’re looking for people who are curious, motivated to learn and keen to build a career working on exciting and complex projects.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with numbers and information, and are interested in understanding what the data is telling you.
• Are organised and methodical, with an eye for detail and the ability to manage different tasks and priorities.
• Have a curious mindset and enjoy asking questions, solving problems and finding better ways of doing things.
• Are a good communicator who is comfortable working with others and building positive relationships.
• Enjoy being part of a team and are willing to contribute your ideas and listen to different perspectives.
• Are comfortable using digital tools and technology, and keen to develop your skills further.
• Are proactive and willing to take responsibility, asking for help when you need it and learning from feedback.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm to learn and develop, both through your apprenticeship studies and through hands‑on experience in the workplace.

Qualifications:

You must have (as a minimum) the following qualifications:

5 GCSE grades 4 - 9 or grades A*- C or equivalent, to include Maths and English

The starting salary for this role is £20,000

During your Apprenticeship we require you to spend at least 3/4 days a week on site to integrate with your team, connect socially and maximise your learning experience.

Security Clearance

Many of our roles are subject to security and export control restrictions set by UK Government Security requirements and customer obligations. As a result, and in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, all successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information and employment and/or education history verification for the previous five years.

For staff operating in more sensitive posts, there is an additional range of personnel security controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV). As part of this process, a range of factors may be considered, including an individual's background, travel history, nationality, previous nationalities held and other information relevant to the vetting assessment.

To be eligible for National Security Vetting at SC level, applicants will generally be expected to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years. For DV clearance, this is typically ten years. In some circumstances, time spent overseas may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Additional vetting requirements may apply upon appointment.

For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to recharge:Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your future:Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters:Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success:Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit:https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type: Fixed term

Hybrid Working: Hybrid