Project Control Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice at AEUK you will work within the AEUK Project Control Office (PCO), providing Project Management support to the Divisional and Project Management communities from your very first day. You will be supported with the necessary training to provide you with the skills and experience to develop a career within AEUK.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Associate project manager (level 4)
Hours: At Atlas Elektronik we work flexibly, allowing start times from 0700-0930, and finish times from 1530 (Mon-Thurs) and 1200 (Fri). Our working week is 37 hours, all shifts TBC.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 27 August
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Under the supervision of highly skilled team you will become competent in the following:

Monitor the team email
Check and input Demand Request Forms onto System
Housekeeping of Project Parameters in Project Web App
Maintenance of Opportunity Gantts to feed the Forward Load
Setting up gantts for Bid Codes
Ad hoc tasks within the team
Ensure On Time Delivery reporting runs correctly each month
Update Team Dashboard
Carry out Schedule Health Checks on Project Plans

Year 2

Project Support and Shadowing of Project Manager

You may be asked to undertake tasks which requires you to develop knowledge across multiple disciplines so that you are able to play a key role in the Project Control Office.

Where you’ll work

Dorset Green Technology Park

Winfrith Newburgh

Dorchester

DT2 8ZB

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.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Associate project manager (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
Manage and engage with stakeholders.
Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
Monitor and analyse project budgets.
Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
Work within the approved project budget.
Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
Manages resources through the project lifecycle.
Use project monitoring and reporting techniques to track, interpret and report on performance.
Manage and engage with stakeholders.
Influence and negotiate with others to create a positive outcome for the project.
Resolve conflict as and when required with stakeholders within limits of responsibility.
Adapt communications to different stakeholders.
Communicate and support the project vision, to ensure buy in to the project objectives.
Collate and analyse information and provide input to support negotiations relating to project objectives.
Monitor and analyse project budgets.
Review and provide feedback on a project business case to ensure the project remains valid.
Apply change control processes to support the management of project scope.
Evaluate an integrated project management plan to provide recommendations on areas for improvement.
Prepare, monitor, and schedule activities that contribute to the delivery of the overall project schedule and objectives.
Evaluate and make recommendations on the risk management plan to threats to delivery and recommend solutions.
Identify and monitor project risks and issues; and plan and implement responses to them.
Deliver a Quality Management Plan which contributes to quality control processes.
Use an organisation’s continual improvement process including lessons learned to improve performance.
Support the preparation or maintenance of a resource management plan for project activities.
Work with stakeholders to deliver the project.
Use digital tools and software to meet project objectives for example research, collaboration, presentations, and resolution of problems.
Provide underpinning data to support the written submission through the governance process.
Work within the approved project budget.
Ensure that integrated schedules support critical path analysis, interface management, resource forecasting and risk management.
Apply relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and ethical guidance where appropriate to their work.
Use data to inform decisions on actions to take to mitigate risks on project.
Use configuration management and change control to schedule and maintain projects.
Manages resources through the project lifecycle.

Your training plan

Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will obtain a Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4 (or equivalent) with BPP through online learning.

We also offer the opportunity to complete further qualifications should you want to continue your studies.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade C)
Maths (grade C)
Physics (grade C)
Product Design (grade C)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Self motivated
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

About this company

ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) provides innovation for underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN). Operating from its Headquarters at Winfrith in Dorset, AEUK has invested in its unique in-house test and integration facilities in order to support its growth in supply to UK and global markets of submarine and ship systems, including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine countermeasures. AEUK has waterside access in Portland Harbour that provides AEUK and its partners with excellent facilities to test systems at sea. AEUK is a leading innovative maritime systems company operating throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from Concept to In-service Support.

https://www.uk.atlas-elektronik.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

In any of these roles you will be supported with the necessary training and development to provide you with the skills and experience to progress your career at AEUK.

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