Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship
£23,500 – £33,500 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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- Level
- Level: 6
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Apprenticeship
| Base salary | £23,500 – £33,500 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsBaseline Personnel Security Standard, Security Check
CertificationsBTEC
Field of studyEnglish, Mathematics
Study levelCertificate or higher
Programme title: Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6
Salary:
Year 1 £23,598
Year 2 £26,903
Year 3 £30,208
Year 4 £33,513
Location: Warrington
Application closing date: 8th December 2026
Programme start date: September 2027
Role ID: 74998
Interested in shaping the future of nuclear projects? Join our 4-year Project Controls Degree Apprenticeship and you’ll make a valuable difference in this exciting sector while gaining a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls from the University of Cumbria.
About the programme
As a Project Controls Apprentice within our Cavendish Nuclear business, you'll be immersed in the technical disciplines of Cost Engineering, Estimating, Planning, Scheduling and Risk Management. Working alongside some of the most experienced and supportive individuals in the industry, you'll:
- Assist in producing estimates, plans, and schedules.
- Work on various reports to track and monitor project delivery across a spectrum of nuclear engineering and decommissioning projects.
- Receive training in our project controls systems.
Your education/training
You’ll receive practical and theoretical training, combined with on-the-job training in the workplace.
Your academic journey will be at the University of Cumbria, where you'll work towards the Level 6 Project Controls Professional Apprenticeship and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Controls. Online learning at the University of Cumbria is an interactive experience that makes use of a range of technologies and media types to provide a rich learning environment for you.
You'll also be eligible to apply for student membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).
Future prospects
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready to take on the roles such as Project Controller, Cost Engineer, Planning Engineer or Risk Specialist at Babcock.
From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.