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Project Control / Project Manager Apprentice

TKMS ATLAS UK LIMITED · BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Location
Dorchester
Postcode
DT2 8ZB
Salary
Competitive
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Associate project manager (level 4)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
19 February 2027
Posted
5 November 2026
Vacancy reference
2000062868

About the role

Under the supervision of highly skilled team you will become competent in the following:

  • Support project planning, scheduling and tracking progress against milestones ​​
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, dashboards, and governance records ​​
  • Monitor and manage risks, issues, actions and change requests​​
  • Coordinate communication, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities​​
  • Assist with resource coordination, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives​​

The successfully candidate will learn the fundamentals of project delivery and support more senior staff with secondments to Finance, Supply Chain and Production Planning teams before a decision on which role is more appropriate is required.​​

The Project Controller role focuses more on “measuring and controlling” with stronger involvement in schedule, cost, forecasting, reporting, governance and analytics.​​

The Project Manager role focuses more on “coordinating and delivering” with stronger involvement in stakeholders, team coordination, communications and delivery management.​​

Working week

At ATLAS UK we work flexibly, allowing start times from 07.00 - 09.30, and finish times from 15.30 (Monday - Thursday) and 12.00 (Friday). Our working week is 37 hours, all shifts to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeSelf motivatedEnthusiasm

Required qualifications

Desired
A Level · Engineering · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Physics · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Product Design · Grade C

Training & development

Upon completion of your apprenticeship you will obtain a Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4 (or equivalent) with BPP through online learning.

We also offer the opportunity to complete further qualifications should you want to continue your studies.

Future prospects

In any of these roles you will be supported with the necessary training and development to provide you with the skills and experience to progress your career at ATLAS UK.

Things to consider

The successful candidate must be able to achieve full SC (Security Clearance).

About TKMS ATLAS UK LIMITED

TKMS ATLAS UK (ATLAS UK) provides innovation for underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN). Operating from its Headquarters at Winfrith in Dorset, ATLAS UK has invested in its unique in-house test and integration facilities in order to support its growth in supply to UK and global markets of submarine and ship systems, including sonar, autonomous systems, marine electric actuation and mine countermeasures. ATLAS UK has waterside access in Portland Harbour that provides ATLAS UK and its partners with excellent facilities to test systems at sea. ATLAS UK is a leading innovative maritime systems company operating throughout all phases of the acquisition and engineering lifecycles, from Concept to In-service Support

Contact email
futuretalent@uk.tkmsgroup.com