The role of a Logistics Apprentice within BAE Systems Submarines involves working across a variety of different areas within Logistics and Inventory Management to ensure the vital supply of materials and services to support our various customers with an ultimate aim to support our operational programs.
A significant proportion of the logistics apprenticeship framework concentrates on developing people in two main areas, Warehousing & Satellite Build Support Stores. Warehousing placements sees individuals learn key principles around facilitating deliveries, Manual Handling principles, appropriate storage techniques, Stock rotation, packaging methods and housekeeping cleanliness. Satellite Build Support Stores placements are a more customer centric role close to the build line providing continuous support to our operations colleagues to ensure the correct material is delivered at the right time to support the submarine build programme. This framework across the two areas provides apprentices with a huge amount of variety whilst continuously allowing growth in a plethora of different skills.
This apprenticeship is one ideally suited to enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and have excellent communication skills. It provides hands on experience, in a live environment whilst delivering specific logistical training such as vehicle & manual handling including forklift truck, crane and slinging with on the job coaching & mentoring. In addition to this there will also be opportunities to gain a knowledge and understanding of the of the submarines specific Transport fleet and some of the more niche teams including elements of government furnished equipment.
The scheme ensures that all of the mentioned placements provide you with a breadth of knowledge of the entire function, as well as gaining an understanding of the importance of cross functional collaboration as you experience exposure to experts in the field.
BAE Systems is committed to your personal development, as such, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with additional relevant training, coaching and activities to enrich your experience whilst on scheme and beyond.Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship is a 5 year scheme that will expose you to different areas in the business across three world-class programmes, offering real life project controls experience that facilitates your learning and development.
As a Project Controls apprentice you will work towards ensuring that our submarine programmes deliver successfully and safely to time, cost and quality: by critically analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information to develop coding structures, cost and time objectives, robust recommendations and recovery plans for the project, programme or portfolio manager.
Projects don't come more challenging, pioneering, and critical than ours. Controlling key aspects of a project is a critical element of how we project manage our business and projects.
Our Project Controls apprentices are offered placements that enable you to be fully immersed in roles across our Project Controls community to gain a significant understanding and application of project controls and building your knowledge and skills in aspects such as:
• Risk – Developing an understanding of the principles of risk management, including the considerations needed for mitigating risk, considering project risks and opportunities when integrating into cost and planning processes, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and leading risk reviews
• Estimating – Developing an understanding of the estimation process, preparing estimating frameworks and using this information to estimate project needs and requirements, as well as using an evidence-based approach to estimating for estimate assurance, cost and risk analysis, uncertainties and contingencies
• Planning and Scheduling – Developing an understanding of planning and scheduling techniques, preparing and scheduling frameworks to enable recommendations on milestones and engineering schedules to be made, as well as using an evidence-based approach to create credible, achievable control schedules, including assurance, risk analysis, assumptions and probabilities
• Data Modelling and Forecasting – Developing an understanding of both modelling and statistical analysis techniques in order to identify variations from the baseline, whilst assessing their impacts on the project and making informed recommendations to the influence the project
• Communications and Stakeholders skills – Communicate improvements to project delivery by challenging key stakeholdersTraining:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The Project Manager degree apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to develop high-level project management knowledge, behaviours and skills that enable you to work within or lead a project team. From day one, you will be trusted to deliver and oversee on projects, juggling tasks that enhance your organisational skills, interpersonal skills, strategic planning, and adaptability. You will see first-hand how theoretical concepts like risk, stakeholder and resource management, are critical to delivering successful projects. Your university experience will serve as the backbone of your apprenticeship, providing you with a breadth of knowledge to apply directly to your work.
Engaging lectures, immersive studies and working collaboratively will enhance your analytical skills and equip you with the latest tools and methodologies in project management. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned to real-world projects, gaining confidence and creativity in making decisions that impact the success of the project.
Working at BAE Systems you will be supported in a nurturing environment by experienced professionals and skills coaches who will mentor you and offer invaluable insights into how successful teams operate. Through active participation in meetings and discussions, you will learn how to navigate complex challenges, manage expectations, and contribute meaningfully to projects.
Specific activities could include:Your day-to-day activities will be varied and exciting, offering you a broad exposure to the entire project lifecycle. You will set project goals, create timelines, monitor progress, and work closely with cross-functional teams. You will play a role in tracking budgets, managing resources, and identifying risks before they become issues. On top of that, you will use project management software, such as Microsoft Project, to keep everything on track, ensuring projects stay within scope and on schedule.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have more than just a qualification. You will have a rich portfolio of experiences, a deep understanding of both the theory and practice of project management, and the confidence to be innovative in a transformation environment.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Through a rotation of placements, you will also have the opportunity to learn about other areas of Technology Enablement and the business, putting our security requirements into context. To support your learning and development and to compliment your studies, you will work with our experienced teams who will mentor and coach you whilst working on real life tasks.
Within the Submarines business, we have three Technology Enablement Security Teams:
Cyber Security Architecture & Services
Information Security
Supplier Security Assurance
A lot of the work that these teams undertake involves supporting incident and vulnerability management, security breach investigation, strengthening and enhancing how we protect our information and IT infrastructure, increasing security awareness and ensuring that internal and external colleagues comply with our policies and our security requirements
Gain an insight into the development, definition, management and delivery of Cyber Incident Response – including documentation and testing
Develop an understanding of the security architecture across all IT infrastructure, networks, systems and applications – both in projects and ad-hoc
Understand the importance of Information Security and applies this to their own work and operations within the organisation
Communicate security risks and issues to business managers and others and then applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organisational policy and local risk assessments
Support incident/ issue and vulnerability management. Support the investigation of minor security breaches in accordance with established procedures
Assist users in defining their access rights and privileges. Perform non-standard security administration tasks and resolves security administration issues
Provide advice and guidance to business stakeholders on security best practice and application of Security policies and processes in order to ensure compliance and/or risk management facilitating delivery of business objectives in line with contractual obligations and corporate standards
Gather data, analyse and prepare reports or presentations to feed information back to teams/managers
Conduct and support security risk assessments and facilitates remedial activities to improve security performance
Training:
Cyber Security Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The role of a Steelworker includes working from planned drawings to erect product framework. You will be involved in marking out, cutting and shaping components used in the framework of a BAE Systems product. This involves fabricating various sections as well as smaller steel components.As a Steelworker Apprentice you will be trained to use various types of tools and machinery used in the forming of steel plate. These will range from hand tools such as: scribes, dividers, hammer etc., to large presses and state of the art Computer aided burning machines. Other skills you will be taught in the steelwork environment will include, burning, welding and slinging. Steelworkers progress on to establishing datum points, levels setting key alignment of components during fabrication and construction. Accurate dimensional control is essential. You will use increasing levels of technology which includes theodolites, dumpy levels, laser levels and 3D laser projection from engineering design data".
During your apprenticeship you will spend the first year full time at college. Here you’ll learn the basic skills of using hand tools and machinery together with the Health and Safety requirements in the workplace. You’ll also begin your Level 3 Academic studies. In the second year you will transition to the company's site and be based solely at our SASK facility for approximately 9 months. You will further develop your new skills and be put through a series of phase tests to gain competency of steelwork and the quality required. You will then be placed on a team in one of our fabrication/ manufacturing areas to begin your exit role job training alongside our fully qualified tradespersons. Throughout your 2nd and 3rd years on site you will be attending Furness College on a day release basis to work towards your Level 3 engineering technician standard.
As a Steelworker you will be required to read and understand design drawings. Good hand-eye coordination, and manual/ physical dexterity are also important.
You will also be required to adhere to the safe and appropriate use of tools and safety equipment.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Working safely at all times, complying with Health and Safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines, in accordance with training standards, including mandatory SHE training.
During your apprenticeship you will gain many skills, you will also gain experience of working safely in accordance with operational requirements and associated Safe Systems of Work.
You will be delivering services and support activities to operational departments such as but not limited to:
Confined Spaces Selection of correct material and equipment when setting up a confined space (extraction hose, Safety Air Monitor).
Using hand held atmospheric monitors to measure the confined space prior to entry.
Managing permit to work submissions on the confined space management system.
Routine inspections of confined spaces throughout ship yard, including access and egress arrangements and correct lighting.
Suspending any confined space that doesn't meet the requirements.
Examination of/and replacing extraction to the confined spaces to ensure it's suitable.
Understand and gain knowledge of gas concentrations.
Working to the process and Risk assessments including safe systems of work.
Managing calibrated equipment on a daily basis.
Selects and prepares consumables, materials, components and equipment.
Checks the completed activity to ensure that all operations have been completed to meet the required specification.
Temporary Protection
Select and prepare consumables, materials, components and equipment.
Assessing and measuring specific items to ensure that the protective equipment manufactured to templates, aligns with the size of the item to be protected.
Operating the sewing machine to construct the protection, then installing the protection onto the equipment.
Working to standards set out to ensure quality is maintained throughout build.
Using various hand tools to manufacture protection required to protect ships assets.
Using systems of protection within high value locations of the product.
Abiding by workmanship standards and risk assessments.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business, there is a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The role of a Higher Business Support Apprentice within BAE Systems Maritime Services, Products, based at our Broad oak site, offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain experience in a variety of different functions. Working with our highly skilled and dedicated employees, including fellow apprentices, you will undertake placements in business functions such as; Supply Chain, Human Resources and Project Control. During the placements you will be carrying out a role that will suit the functions needs and gain experience and understanding of how each of them delivery business objectives. We aim to equip you with a comprehensive set of transferable knowledge, skills and behaviours by engaging with the organisation and its process.
As you learn about BAE’s operations you will encounter real-world challenges and work alongside the business to address them.
Additionally you will gain insights into BAE Systems operational framework and or intricate stakeholder relationships.
Specific activities could include:
The Business Support Apprenticeship is typically 24 months (two years), placements are approximately six months long and aims to provide a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can be gained working within the organisation and its processes
You will gain understanding in the way BAE Systems operates and our complex stakeholder relationships, which you will be required to interact with on a day-to-day basis.
Through training and work placements, in a variety of different functions, you will gain exposure to real challenges that support our business, gaining a firm grounding in operations and processes.
The role is one ideally suited to enthusiastic individuals who have a thirst for knowledge, a desire to learn, enjoy working in a team, can work on their own initiative and have excellent communication skills. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain new experiences, looking to expand their skill set and build confidence. It is an excellent starting point for your career at BAE Systems. In each placement you will get a flavour for the functions you experience, which is great opportunity for you to consider future career paths
The Business Support Apprenticeship is well suited to those of all ages, whether you are a school leaver or looking for a career change, the scheme is a great stepping stone into the world of business
Training:Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities - whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As an NDE Apprentice, you'll be at the forefront of submarine construction, joining a dynamic team of skilled professionals who work across every stage of a submarine's build – from the initial framework to the final launch. You will dive into the heart of the action, getting hands-on with key structural and piping activities, while mastering cutting-edge inspection methods that keep these vessels safe and ready for the Royal Navy.
From day one, you'll be learning directly from some of the best in the business – our team of 87 industry-certified inspectors, who will be with you every step of the way, providing on-the-job training and mentoring. This is your chance to gain world-class qualifications in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) at PCN Level 2. You'll be trained in essential methods like Magnetic Testing (MT) and Penetrant Testing (PT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) through a mix of hands-on experience and specialist training at external facilities.
This apprenticeship is about more than just technical skills – it's about building a career. With approximately 60% of your time spent on practical, hands-on inspections and the remaining 40% on desk-based tasks like data management and reporting, you'll develop a versatile skill set that is in high demand. This balance ensures continuous learning and growth, giving you the tools to excel in a variety of environments.
And the opportunities don't stop! The qualifications and experience you gain through this apprenticeship open doors to a world of possibilities. With the foundation you build here, there is even the opportunity to pursue further education, such as an NDT Foundation Degree, enhancing your knowledge and opening even more doors in this dynamic field. Non-Destructive Examination is a globally recognized field, meaning your skills will be valued not just in the UK, but around the world.
Join us and become part of a legacy that’s critical to engineering excellence and safety in one of the most challenging environments. With us, you'll play a key role in identifying flaws and rectifying defects, ensuring that every submarine we produce is fit for purpose and ready for its mission.
Start your career with us – a world of opportunity awaits in the NDE industry. Be part of something bigger, where your skills and dedication can make a real impact, not just locally, but globally. Make the invisible, visible. Your journey begins here!Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Digital Technology and Solutions Degree Apprentice you will experience, learn and develop key skills to help you manage complex projects across the Submarines business whilst also being involved in an exciting period of change and development in the Technology Enablement Function.
Our Technology Enablement strategic priorities are:
Digital - Refreshing & rationalising our tools in office and operations
Data - Leveraging insights with a clear approach, methodology and capability
Cyber - Driving out complexity, cost and reducing our attack surface
People - Enable our people to utilise advancements & empower them to succeed in the 'digital future'
The DT&S Degree Apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to specialise in one of 5 key areas:
Software Engineer - analyse, design, code, build, test and implement software and support
IT Consultant - bridging the gap between users and technology - driving forward future change
Business Analyst - bridging the gap between technology and business - defining business requirements
Cyber Security Analyst - define, implement and maintain security products and systems
Data Analyst - collect, organise and study data to provide new business insights
All of these roles are at the forefront of driving new technology and ideas through the business unit. We will support you in identifying what areas of Technology Enablement interest you and which skillsets you have a particular talent for, allowing you to identify what to specialise in from the above list. Over the duration of the scheme you will gain exposure to different areas of the business unit, working on a variety of projects through various placements across different platforms and at different stages of the project lifecycle.
In these work based placements there will be a strong emphasis on the key knowledge, skills and behaviours set out by the academic standard as well as our own business standards and competencies. These will be incorporated into placement objectives that will be reviewed continuously throughout the scheme with support from a Placement Manager, the Technology Enablement Function and our Early Careers team.Training:Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Support Engineer Apprentice you would be looking at everything that is involved in this, from identifying what maintenance could be required, to the tools and spares needed to carry out the maintenance and understanding the reliability and availability of the equipment on-board.
The role of Support Engineer Apprentice within BAE Systems involves the application of engineering and logistic principles to develop solutions to support the Astute, Dreadnought and SSNA Class of Submarines and their operations. Problem-solving skills would be beneficial to the role as well as a desire to understand how engineering systems and components work and can be broken down into their repairable parts.
As a Support Engineer Apprentice, the role will involve developing & applying your understanding of a range of Supportability Engineering Integrated Product Support (IPS) processes, tools, systems and techniques. Undertaking a range of different engineering activities aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician – Technical Support apprenticeship standard while rotating around the different teams on the floorplate to develop into a well-rounded Support Engineer. On this three and a half year Apprenticeship you’ll acquire the necessary skills to ensure that the equipment that we design and support can be operated and maintained safely, effectively and efficiently. Please note that this apprenticeship is predominantly office-based.
During the duration of the apprenticeship, the main duties undertaken will involve;
Conduct Design for Support – Ensuring what is designed can be supported.
Conduct Availability and Reliability analysis – Using modelling tools and techniques to assess the reliability and availability of equipment’s and systems.
Conduct Reliability Centred Maintenance – Using approved industry toolsets to assess what might break and what needs maintenance and when.
Create Initial Support Packages – Ensuring that the right Spares & Tools are in the right locations, at the right time, in the right condition and with the correct quantities.
Production of digital technical information that is complete, coherent and consistent – Supporting operations, maintenance, diagnosis, repair and disposal or equipment through-life.
Configuration Management of data and products - Understanding what you have and in what condition.
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business, there is a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Days and shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The role of a Business Administration Apprentice within BAE Systems Submarines involves a wide range of activities that support the efficient running of the many departments throughout the business.
This can include:
Undertaking a range of clerical and administrative duties within a department to ensure the smooth running of the department. Processing documents and information received from a range of sources and managing the data within company systems
Collating and extracting data and producing routine reports, schedules, summaries and letters for internal circulation or for customers and suppliers. Identifying and undertaking initial investigation into discrepancies and shortages relating to products or services, this could involve statistical information, document control or physical stock control
Dealing with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers and exchange information in order to clarify a situation, e.g. placing orders, arranging appointments, deliveries, etc. Obtaining and verifying data including carrying out checks and obtaining authorisation for finalising documents
Maintenance and storage of technical documentation, keeping filing systems up to date to ensure traceability so that information can be readily retrieved
Having a clear understanding of Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) requirements within the workplace and proactively facilitate any health and safety actions in support of a compliant office environment
The role will also encompass the processing, manipulation and maintenance of technical documentation to ensure swift and accurate traceability using the relevant document management systems
The role will involve four placements working in a variety of different functions across our major programmes. Developing skills such as:
Planning & Organisation - The ability to plan and organise multiple tasks in defined timescales and effectively manage changes to plans
Creative problem solving - Ability to understand what is happening in our environment, identify problems or issues and searching for original solutions that go beyond conventional thinking to ensure you achieve the desired outcome
IT Literacy - Knowledge and ability to utilise computers and related technology efficiently to maximise performance in your role. Appropriately and effectively use IT tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information i.e. Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Training:Business Administrator Level 3.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities - whether you decide to stay in the UK or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
The Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship is a 5 year scheme that will expose you to different areas in the business across three world-class programmes, offering real life project controls experience that facilitates your learning and development.
As a Project Controls apprentice you will work towards ensuring that our submarine programmes deliver successfully and safely to time, cost and quality. As a Project Controller, you will have a keen eye for detail and will be responsible for critically analysing, interpreting and evaluating technical information in order to make recommendations to the project team to help drive and control the project.
Projects don't come more challenging, pioneering, and critical than ours. Controlling key aspects of a project is a critical element of how we manage our business and projects.
Our Project Controls apprentices are offered placements that enable you to be fully immersed in roles across our Project Controls community to gain a significant understanding and application of project controls and building your knowledge and skills in aspects such as:
Risk – Developing an understanding of the principles of risk management, including the considerations needed for mitigating risk, considering project risks and opportunities when integrating into cost and planning processes, undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and leading risk reviews.
Estimating – Developing an understanding of the estimation process, preparing estimating frameworks and using this information to estimate project needs and requirements, as well as using an evidence based approach to estimating for estimate assurance, cost and risk analysis, uncertainties and contingencies.
Planning and Scheduling – Developing an understanding of planning and scheduling techniques, preparing and scheduling frameworks to enable recommendations on milestones and engineering schedules to be made, as well as using an evidence based approach to create credible, achievable control schedules, including assurance, risk analysis, assumptions and probabilities.
Data Modelling and Forecasting – Developing an understanding of both modelling and statistical analysis techniques in order to identify variations from the baseline, whilst assessing their impacts on the project and making informed recommendations to the influence the project.
Communications and Stakeholders skills – Communicate improvements to project delivery by challenging key stakeholders.Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, you will specialise in one of a broad range of disciplines. Engineers are responsible for exciting and varied work such as:
• Development & qualification of submarine structures, systems and equipment.• Writing technical specifications• Design and test activities• Detailed requirements planning and performance analysis• Generation of test procedures and reviewing of evidence
For 2025, the following engineering disciplines are available.
Structural - As a Structural engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the vessel integrity at all limits as well as making sure that the vessel can safely accommodate its crew, cargo and armament and arrive home safely. This involves various key responsibilities such as conducting linear and non-linear finite element analysis to evaluate the structural integrity of the submarines, assessing hydrostatic collapse strength, and designing secondary structures.
Mechanical - In the Mechanical domain you will be part of one of the largest teams of mechanical discipline engineers, which also covers propulsion system, with a variety of areas to get involved in. They cover mechanical systems across the entire product life-cycle.
Research & Technology - In the Technology Management team you would be part of a team of multi-disciplined personnel, responsible for authoring the Submarines Technology Strategy, developing technology roadmaps and planning to realise that strategy, and managing the portfolio management of the R&D projects that deliver those roadmaps.
Materials - In the Materials Technology Team you would become part of a dedicated group of expert metallurgists, welding engineers, and non-metallic material specialists with extensive qualifications and experience. Operating within the materials technology centre, this team establishes material strategies and policies that govern all submarine-related activities while addressing materials challenges across various programs and related business sectors.
Systems - Submarines are intricate systems, posing significant challenges in their design, construction, testing, maintenance, and support. In order to protect the nation, you will be part of a team that aims to tackle these difficulties head on. Systems Engineers play a vital role by dissecting projects into manageable components, facilitating comprehension and implementation at all levels. By investing time upfront to grasp the project's intricacies and requirements, Systems Engineers utilise diverse methodologies and models to foster a shared understanding and successful project execution.
PMS C&I / AVC / SIF / ICPDS - The field of Electrical Engineering encompasses two distinct areas: Internal Communications and Platform Data Systems (ICPDS) and Control and Instrumentation (C&I). In the realm of ICPDS, you will focus on resolving technical challenges related to wire-free communications, digital/IP telephony, POTS, visual surveillance, distributed media systems, broadcast audio, and fibre optics.
Human Factors - The Human Systems Integration Cluster deliver a unique capability comprising of three specialisms: Human Factors, Operability (provision of Submarine Operational Experience) and Training. Your role within this cluster is crucial in ensuring the safety, operability, and habitability of products, systems, processes, environments, and facilities.
PNED - In the Platform Nuclear Engineering Department (PNED) you would be responsible for ensuring the nuclear reactor is safely designed, built and tested, providing the power the submarine needs to protect the nation.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
