Project ManagementEngineering
Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship
Babcock · University of Cumbria
Location
Warrington
Postcode
WA3 6YD
Salary
Year 1 £23,598, Year 2 £26,903, Year 3 £30,208, Year 4 £33,513
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
8 December 2026
Vacancy reference
74998
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Science; 2 A Levels including Maths and English or equivalent Level 3 qualification
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join a 4-year Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship with Babcock's Cavendish Nuclear business. You'll be immersed in the technical disciplines of Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management. Work on various reports to track and monitor project delivery across nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects while gaining a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls from the University of Cumbria.
Requirements
No specific entry criteria or minimum requirements stated in the description
Skills
Cost EngineeringEstimatingPlanningSchedulingRisk ManagementProject Controls
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Science · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade Any
Essential
A Level · English · Grade Any
Training & development
Practical and theoretical training combined with on-the-job training in the workplace. Academic journey at the University of Cumbria working towards Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship and BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls. Online learning uses interactive technologies and media types. Eligible to apply for student membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).
Future prospects
By the end of the apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on roles such as Project Controller, Cost Engineer, Planning Engineer or Risk Specialist at Babcock. Career progression supported through the Babcock Role Framework with mapped-out pathways and development opportunities.
Company benefits
Fully funded qualification, Personal development training and opportunities, Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays, Competitive pension scheme, Employee share scheme, Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal, STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, Apprentice Development Programme with digital and face to face sessions.
Things to consider
Many programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This programme requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Must be a sole UK national under applicable national security legislation. Applications reviewed in order received; may close early if oversubscribed. Please apply to one programme only.
About Babcock
Babcock is a business operating in the nuclear sector with Cavendish Nuclear as a specialised business unit. Known for working on nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects with experienced and supportive professionals.
Website
www.babcock.co.uk