Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

Getting things to happen how they should, when they should, safely and within budget is both a science and an art. On this programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done. 
 
As a Project Management Degree Apprentice, you will become an integral part of our Project Management and Project Controls Discipline, working on a diverse range of projects where your contributions can make a significant impact.

You’ll be delivering benefits to our customers while always keeping time, cost, quality and risk in mind.
 
Your typical daily activities will include:

Preparing planning schedules and activities for review Defining work packages Reconciling and analysing data into useful information Developing communication plans Producing reports on delivery, cost and quality Collaborating with your teams to solve real world problems Budgeting and resource management Engaging with customers to provide updates
 
Over the course of your 4-year programme, you will undertake 6 placements, giving you the opportunity to experience different areas of the business. This will help you develop in-depth knowledge of project management and give you a strong start in your career. 
 
Your placements may also include Project Controls, Project Planning, Risk Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, In-Service Support, and Operations, among many other opportunities.

Training:

You’ll attend the University Centre Weston weekly, working towards your qualifications. You will study to obtain the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from the Association for Project Management (APM) and a BSc in Project Management from the University of the West of England.

To complement your studies, you will also participate in various in-house training courses. These courses will not only enhance your technical skills but also focus on developing essential soft skills, helping you to develop personal and teamwork capabilities that are vital for your career in project management.

You will be provided with a mentor, for day one of your apprenticeship, who alongside your line manager and project managers, will support you with your long-term development and offer guidance in your education and training.

Training Outcome:

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-prepared to take on a variety of roles within the project management field. Opportunities available to you may include positions such as Assistant Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Planner, Risk Specialist, Change Control Specialist, Cost Specialist, and Estimator.

You will have the chance to work across diverse areas, including Business Growth, Project Delivery, the Project Management Office, and Production Management, among others.

Your experiences will be broad and varied, allowing you to engage in projects that span from the depths of the ocean to the vastness of outer space, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in your future career.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills