Project Controls Apprentice
As Project Controls Apprentice at Team Plan you will learn the technical skills and develop the personal qualities needed to contribute to the build of large-scale construction and engineering projects. The role requires great communication skills, strong digital skills and a proactive attitude towards learning.
Role
Project Controllers are a crucial part of a project team and a key profession in the exciting world of construction & engineering projects. You’ll develop a diverse range of skills including project planning & scheduling, cost estimating, and risk management.
Remember, we don’t expect you to be able to do any of this yet (or even know exactly what it means).
You will begin by assisting, increasing your responsibility as your skills progress.
- Creating and managing detailed plans and programmes of works on a variety of interesting construction projects, using project controls related software and IT systems- planning and scheduling
- Track project progress, identify deviations against project targets, and recommend corrective actions- progress monitoring
- Prepare and present detailed project performance reports, dashboards, and forecasts for stakeholders reporting
- Conduct time-risk analyses and scenario planning to optimise project outcomes – risk management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for project planning and scheduling
- Support workshops and meetings to communicate progress and resolve scheduling challenges.
This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills that are already in high demand across the industry, setting you up for unlimited progression and fantastic earning potential.
You don’t need to be studying any specific subject to apply, but if you enjoy subjects like Business Studies, IT, Design Technology, and/or Maths you might enjoy project controls.
The day-to-day duties involved in Project Controls involves skills linked to these subjects.
Training
The training for this apprenticeship is delivered virtually. You’ll attend live online classes (with other apprentices) from the Team Plan office.
During your first year you will attend one live virtual day per month, each linking to a new module. Outside of these taught sessions you'll be required to undertake a group work task and an independent assignment for each module.
The natural career progression for a Project Controls Apprentice at Team Plan is into a Junior/Trainee Planner role (£26-£30K), then Planner (£40-£60K), then as experience grows, Senior Planner (£60-£80) and on to Lead Planner/Planning Manager (£80-£110K).
You will have the opportunity to specialise in specific areas of planning & project controls, or wider project management depending on how your interests develop.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Project controls technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 2nd November 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 4th January 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Any subject Level 3 Qualification i.e. A Level, BTEC, TLevel, grade C or equivalent (Essential)