Project Management Apprentice (Weapon Systems UK)

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company based in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Project Manager. You will support project delivery by gathering critical information about time, cost, and quality constraints. This role requires strong analytical skills and effective decision-making abilities. The company offers competitive benefits including flexible health and lifestyle options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and drive actions.
• Effective decision-making to manage project risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of projects by gathering critical information.
• Maintain and report on project data, identifying potential issues.

Education

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

96 UCAS Points (excluding AS level)

Job description

About the Role

Placements are designed so that you are fully immersed into a role, to gain project manager competencies and on-the-job experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of different projects by gathering information about time, cost and quality constraints.
• It is part of your role to identify, analyze data trends and drive actions to their conclusion.
• You will maintain, update and report on key project data, identify any potential issues and help identify and reduce risks as the project progresses; making effective decisions to move the project along.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A-C which must include Maths & English and 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level).

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.

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.

Weapon Systems Team

As part of the Platforms & Services sector, Weapon Systems designs, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.