Project Management and Control Apprentice

BAE Systems; Penperlleni; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in the UK seeks a Project Support professional to assist in applying project management practices. Responsibilities include project scheduling, reporting, and risk management. Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and 72 UCAS points. The role offers a competitive pension scheme and various employee benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project environment.
• Ability to assist with regular project reporting.
• Knowledge of Munitions processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the application of project management practices.
• Assist with project scheduling and planning.
• Perform basic problem solving and risk management.

Skills

Project scheduling

Risk Management

Problem solving

Administration skills

Education

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

72 UCAS points (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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)

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.