Project Planning Degree Apprenticeship (level 6)

About the role

Ready to help power the movement of millions? 🚀 Join us for a journey combining real-world experience with epic development. Through killer tech training, awesome apprenticeship days, and guidance from mentors, you'll level up your skills on projects that actually matter. 💡

Team up with other apprentices across the business, showcase your wins 🏆, and crush a Business Impact Project by proposing a game-changing idea for a business process. You'll be locked into a specific role from day one, giving you a clear path for growth and a permanent gig once you nail the apprenticeship. 💯

As a Degree Apprentice, you'll be working towards a Level 6 Project Controls Professional apprenticeship standard, mastering key knowledge, skills, and behaviors. This is a 48-month journey, with virtual day release, and Cumbria University as your training provider. 🗓️

In the high-stakes world of railway signalling and control, Project Managers are the ultimate orchestrators of complex systems. 🚆 You'll be involved in planning, executing, and wrapping up projects that bring cutting-edge signalling solutions to life, from interlocking systems to communication networks.

Your Mission:

✅ Support the planning and delivery of railway signalling and control projects, understanding the full lifecycle from idea to testing.

✅ Collaborate with engineering, software, and installation wizards to keep projects on track. 🤝

✅ Boost your project management skills in scheduling, budgeting, resource management, and risk assessment.

✅ Sharpen your communication and stakeholder game by working with colleagues, clients, and partners to deliver safe and reliable rail solutions.

What You'll Bring:

👉 96 UCAS points (or on track to get them!)

👉 At least 5 GCSEs (Grade 4+) including Maths & English, OR 3 A-Levels (Grade C+) or equivalent.

👉 A knack for logical thinking, self-learning, and creative problem-solving. 🤔

👉 The ability to work independently, safely, and responsibly, owning challenges and driving change. 💪

👉 A passion for collaborating to find innovative solutions. ✨

Recruitment Vibe:

We'll need to see proof of your qualifications before any offers are made. 📜

AI tools are welcome to help you prepare, but all your application content must be 100% you and authentic. 🤖

You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. 🇬🇧

Transform The Everyday! ✨ We celebrate your unique identity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Bring your authentic self and make a difference! We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome all applications. Let us know if you need any adjustments during the process! 💖

Ready to Apply? Hit the button! ➡️ Applications might close early, so don't wait! 😉

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of railway signalling and control projects.
• Work alongside a variety of teams to help keep projects coordinated and on track.
• Gain experience in project management areas such as schedules, budgets, resources, risks and safety requirements.
• Work with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other project partners to support project delivery.
• Deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process.

Skills