Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship

weServed; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Minimum 28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Babcock in Warrington invites applications for a four-year Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship, offering a BSc (Hons) in Project Controls from the University of Cumbria.

You'll train in Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management while gaining practical experience on nuclear projects.

The programme includes BPSS/SC clearance processes, online learning, and a clear career pathway to senior roles.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: at least 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and Science.
• 2 A Levels including Maths and English or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• BPSS and Security Check clearance eligibility; UK National security rules apply.
• Must be able to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and SC clearance.
• Under national security laws, sole UK national requirement may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing estimates, plans and schedules for projects.
• Support tracking and reporting on project delivery across nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects.
• Receive training in project controls systems and processes.

Skills

Cost Engineering

Estimating

Planning & Scheduling

Risk Management

Data analysis

Education

BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls

Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship

Job description

Programme title: Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship

Level: 6

Salary:

Year 1 £23,598

Year 2 £26,903

Year 3 £30,208

Year 4 £33,513

Location:Warrington

Application closing date: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID:74998

Interested in shaping the future of nuclear projects? Join our 4-year Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship and you’ll make a valuable difference in this exciting sector while gaining a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls from the University of Cumbria.

About the programme

As a Project Controls Apprentice within our Cavendish Nuclear business, you'll be immersed in the technical disciplines of Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management. Working alongside some of the most experienced and supportive individuals in the industry, you'll:

• Assist in producing estimates, plans, and schedules.
• Work on various reports to track and monitor project delivery across a spectrum of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects.
• Receive training in our project controls systems.

Your education/training

You’ll receive practical and theoretical training, combined with on-the-job training in the workplace.

Your academic journey will be at the University of Cumbria, where you'll work towards the Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls. Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment for you.

You’ll also be eligible to apply for student membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on the roles such as Project Controller, Cost Engineer, Planning Engineer or Risk Specialist at Babcock.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English and Science.

• 2 A Levels including Maths and English or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC.

• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

What you’ll get

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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