Project Controls Apprentice

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

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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

About this company

The William Hare Group is a family owned business with origins in the UK dating back to the 1880s. William Hare is Europe’s largest independent structural steel contractor, specialising in engineering, fabrication and erection of steel structures – such as Manchester airport (T2), Trafford Centre and Hinkley Point C. Throughout the world, the group has carried out projects in over 50 countries and currently employs over 2000 skilled staff.

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After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will become a Junior/Graduate Project Planner.

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