Summary
We are global, structural steel engineering organisation with our Head Office in Bury and are looking for a Project Controls Apprentice. If you are looking to obtain a degree apprenticeship and enjoy the built environment; you are great with maths and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
You will be based at our Bury office while also attending University 1 day per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm.
36 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Collaborate with project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project planning and execution
* Develop an understanding of planning and programming practices
* Assist in sequencing activities and estimating durations for programmes of work
* Gain proficiency in various planning software and platforms
* Understand planning's integration with project controls, risk management, estimating, and commercial functions
* Support monitoring, control, and progress reporting for ongoing projects
* Manage and report on project data effectively
* Analyse project progress, identify potential delays, and propose solutions to keep projects on track
* Prepare and present progress reports and schedule updates to management and clients
Where you’ll work
Brandlesholme House
Brandlesholme Road
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1JJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE
Your training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
* Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
* Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
* Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
* Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
* Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
* Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
* Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
* Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
* Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
* Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
* Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.
Your training plan
* Construction Site Management (degree) Level 6
* You will attend The University of Salford on a day-release basis, completing your degree over 3 years
* You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 6)
* Maths (grade 6)
* Must have 5 GCSE's inc Maths, English and Science (grade 6)
* Science (grade 6)
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths, economics, business studies, physics etc. (grade Minimum 104 UCAS points)
BTEC or equivalent in:
* Engineering, science, business studies etc (grade Minimum 104 UCAS points)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working