Project Controls Programme
£35,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Project Controls Graduate Programme”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | £35,000 / yr |
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CertificationsBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC)
Field of studyBusiness Management, Construction Management, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology Management, Mathematics, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Risk Management, Sciences, Statistics
Study levelBachelor's
Project Controls Graduate Programme
Programme title: Project Controls Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland
Application closing date: 20 October 2026
Programme start date: September 2027
Role ID: 76006
What will you do on the programme?
On our Project Controls Graduate Programme, you'll help keep critical defence programmes on track, within budget and delivering against their objectives.
As part of Project Controls, you'll help provide the analysis and forecasting that enables teams to understand performance, manage risk and plan effectively. You'll gain experience of how schedule, cost, risk and performance data is used to support the successful delivery of complex projects.
Working as part of integrated project teams, you'll help develop and maintain schedules, monitor costs and progress, assess risks and opportunities, analyse project data, and produce forecasts and reports that support effective governance and decision-making.
How is the programme structured?
Over two years, you'll build a strong foundation in Project Controls, developing an understanding of the processes, tools and techniques used to deliver complex projects.
You'll complete a series of placements, each lasting up to six months, across disciplines including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Reporting, Governance and Assurance. These rotations will give you the opportunity to apply your learning on live projects and gain experience across the project lifecycle.
As you progress, you'll take on increasing responsibility and develop the technical, commercial and analytical skills needed for a successful career in Project Controls. career goals, helping you build relevant experience in areas that matter most to you.
How do we develop and support you?
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Alongside this, you'll receive technical training in core Project Controls methodologies and tools, with focused development in areas such as planning and scheduling, forecasting, risk management and performance reporting. Regular feedback and support towards professional accreditation will help you apply your learning in practice, strengthen your expertise and accelerate your development as a Project Controls professional.
What’s waiting for you after the programme?