This 4-year apprenticeship offers an excellent introduction to the world of project controls and engineering. You will gain technical qualifications while contributing to significant real-world projects that support the Royal Navy. \n \nAbout the programme \n\nThis role is based within the Project Controls team, supporting our Fleet contracts with the Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Clyde. This includes the maintenance of both Vanguard and Astute Class submarines. \n\nThroughout the apprenticeship, you will gain exposure to various project controls functions, including Risk Management, Change Control, Estimating, Cost Control, Governance, Forecasting, and Planning. In the early stages, you will learn how these functions integrate, and by the end of the programme, you will specialise in one area, developing expertise that will provide a strong foundation for your chosen career path. As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive training both on-site and at West College Scotland. Your formal qualifications will be achieved progressively over the course of the programme, as outlined below: \n\nYear 1: Full-time at West College Scotland \n\nSVQ Level 2 (SCQF Level 5) in Performing Engineering Operations \n\nNC Engineering Systems â Year 1 \n\nYear 2: 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland \n\nSVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level 7) \n\nNC Engineering Systems â Year 2 \n\nYears 3â4 (if progressing to HNC): 3 days per week on site at HMNB Clyde and 1 day per week at West College Scotland \n\nSVQ Diploma in Technical Services in Engineering (SCQF Level 7) \n\nHNC Engineering Systems \n\n \n\nIn addition, you will work towards the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification, further enhancing your project management knowledge. \n\n \n\nFuture prospects \n\n \n\nUpon successful completion of the programme, you will be ready to step into a Project Controls role within the function you specialised in during your final year. You can expect to receive a competitive starting salary of £38,461. \n\n \n\nWe offer a well-defined career progression pathway, beginning with Assistant Specialist, advancing to Specialist, and progressing to Senior Specialist roles. Additionally, there are opportunities to move between different project controls functions or to develop into management roles within Project Management or the Programme Management Office. National Level 5 qualifications (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a Science or technical subject, with grades AâC. \n\nTwo additional qualifications at National Level 4 or 5 (or above), with grades AâC. \n\nMany of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels