About the role
As a Project Controller you'll be the eyes and ears of the project, ensuring that it stays on track. You'll be fundamental to the successful delivery of our order book and prospects. A key benefit of this role is that you'll get a broader view across the project and can see how the jigsaw fits together. Success depends on understanding the big picture, recognising the key issues, making effective decisions and driving actions to their conclusion.
As a Project Controller you'll be the eyes and ears of the project, ensuring that it stays on track. You'll be fundamental to the successful delivery of our order book and prospects. A key benefit of this role is that you'll get a broader view across the project and can see how the jigsaw fits together. Success depends on understanding the big picture, recognising the key issues, making effective decisions and driving actions to their conclusion.
At the completion of the course you can look forward to the possibility of taking up a full-time position as a Project Controller.
You'll be joining Military Air & Information based at Warton or Samlesbury — the part of BAE Systems that designs, manufactures and supports some of the world's most advanced military aircraft.
To apply for this programme, you'll need academic qualifications of above 240 UCAS points. This could mean 3 grade C passes at A-Level, a Distinction profile in a National Certificate or Merit profile in a National Diploma. Applicants will be expected to be medically fit as deemed necessary to perform the role, be eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve security clearance.
Your development
We encourage and support you to realise your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.
Your development
We encourage and support you to realise your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field, and gain insights that can only come from real world experience.
The elements of a typical apprenticeship programme for this opportunity are shown in the diagram below:
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Discounted healthcare, car lease and share schemes
- 25 days' holiday per year
- Tailored induction
- Opportunity to study for a Lancaster University Honours Degree in Project Management
Application process
Applications for the next intake of Apprentices (starting September 2014) are now open until 28th February 2014. Please ensure you apply before then. The selection process is made up of five stages:
- Online application form
- Application review
- Aptitude testing
- Half day Assessment Centre
- Medical & Security checks
Top tip: Be sure you give yourself enough time to prepare a quality application; it is worth spending some time to make sure all areas of the form are completed fully and properly. Good luck with your application.
To apply, see link below:
http://www.baesystems.com/careers-rzz/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships/current-opportunities/preston/project-management---mai---preston?_afrLoop=621629970808000
