Project Planning & Controls Higher Apprenticeship – Scqf Level 8 Project Manager Technical Modern
Thales · Scotland · G51 4BZ
About the role
Transform your curiosity into a killer career path! 🚀 If you're all about projects and super eager to learn, this apprenticeship is your launchpad. 🌟 Get ready to blend epic academic study with real-world, hands-on experience in a leading global, innovative organisation. We can't wait to hear from you!
What's in it for you?
- Earn while you learn – get paid to study! 💰
- Dive into the world of Bid & Project Management with practical experience.
- Score job-specific training and development. 📈
- Achieve a recognised qualification that opens doors. 🏆
- Secure a permanent role from day one – we're investing in you! ✅
About the Role
This Project Planning & Controls Apprenticeship is your chance to become an essential part of the Bid and Project Management team at Thales. You'll build a solid understanding of planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controls, setting you up for future roles shaping world-leading solutions for our global customers. Our Bid and Project Management functions are all about supporting project delivery, ensuring strong governance, and rolling out consistent, assured processes.
What you might be doing:
- Helping create and update project schedules. 🗓️
- Contributing to project reports and reviews. 📊
- Assisting with risk and opportunity management. 💡
- Ensuring projects follow the right governance. ✅
- Using Thales UK tools to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and opportunities. 💻
- Committing to all parts of your apprenticeship: virtual training, coaching, assignments, exams, and Thales UK training. You'll be laying the foundation for future business growth! 🌱
What you'll learn:
- Project Organisation & Planning
- Project Monitoring & Control
- Bid/Project Scope, Schedule & Resource Management
- Bid & Project Governance
- Risk & Opportunity Management
- Project Estimate, Cost & Finance Management
The Apprenticeship Programme
This is a 2-year higher apprenticeship working towards the SCQF Level 8 Project Manager Apprenticeship standard with our partner training provider. You'll gain insight into Project Management from the ground up with a major industry player. Expect tailored on-the-job training alongside your studies, giving you the practical skills and knowledge you need. The programme is delivered virtually, combining:
- Live virtual workshops 🖥️
- Online learning resources 📚
- Self-directed learning activities 🧑💻
Upon successful completion, you'll join the Thales UK Bid and Project Management job family as a Project Planner or Project Controller. We're looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn, can manage their time, show initiative, and have a genuine passion for project planning/controls and Thales. You'll need self-discipline and a drive to achieve your qualification.
Entry Requirements:
- 2 Highers grade C or above (any subject) OR equivalent Level 3 qualification.
- 5 standards grade A-C, including English and Maths.
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £24,000 per year 💸
- Performance-related pay uplifts 🎉
- Holiday entitlement: 201 hours per year (plus a company day & bank holidays) 🏖️
- Contributory Company Pension 🛡️
- Health Care Cash Plan ⚕️
- Hybrid/flexible working options 🏠
- Employee assistance programme 🤝
- Learning and development support 🧠
- Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives ✨
- Life Cover 🔒
- 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) 🌍
About Thales:
Due to the nature of our work, all roles require security clearance. Thales is an equal opportunities employer; diversity and inclusion are core to our success.
How to Apply:
Ready to kick-start your career? Apply online now! 🚀 You only need to register for one role initially. Check your emails for an invitation to apply from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com. Complete your full application and follow the link. Then, ace the online tests and virtual assessment centre! 🤞 Successful candidates will receive a job offer.
For more info, visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.
Important Dates:
- Assessment centres: February - May 2027
- Induction week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027
- Application Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 17 February 2027. APPLY EARLY! Roles may close sooner if we receive high numbers of applications. We'll be in touch by the end of February 2027 with next steps.
Eligibility:
You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks (BPSS and SC clearance). This typically means having lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. You'll need to provide evidence of your identity, right to work, time spent overseas, and employment/education history.
Click the apply button to find out more and submit your application! Don't miss out – apply early! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of the integrated master schedules for assigned projects
- Contributing to project reports and attend associated reviews
- Assisting in the deployment & reporting of risk & opportunity management
- Helping the project team ensure correct and effective project governance is applied
- Operating Thales UK tools to ensure effective management of the project schedule, budgets, risks and opportunities