Level 3 Apprenticeship in Project Controls

Main Duties

As an Apprentice in Project Controls, you’ll will be a member of a multi discipline programme delivery team. Our Project Controls apprentices will gain experience in:

• Best practice Project Scheduling and Controls methodologies.
• Performing analysis such as critical path, Earned Value Management analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).

• Enterprise workload forecasting.
• Assisting project teams with analysis of trend data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions and effective decision making.
• The full project lifecycle including supporting bids and proposal activities and supporting the estimating and pricing processes.
• Developing Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) and Control Account Structures to enable effective work package management and reporting.
• Learn and develop a consistent application of approved best practice processes and tools across Raytheon UK.

Main Duties

As an Apprentice in Project Controls, you’ll will be a member of a multi discipline programme delivery team. Our Project Controls apprentices will gain experience in:

• Best practice Project Scheduling and Controls methodologies.
• Performing analysis such as critical path, Earned Value Management analysis and Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA).

• Enterprise workload forecasting.
• Assisting project teams with analysis of trend data to support root cause analysis, corrective actions and effective decision making.
• The full project lifecycle including supporting bids and proposal activities and supporting the estimating and pricing processes.
• Developing Programme Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS) and Control Account Structures to enable effective work package management and reporting.
• Learn and develop a consistent application of approved best practice processes and tools across Raytheon UK.

 
What can the Apprenticeship in Project Controls offer you?
 
Our Project Controls Apprentices will be trained and developed and will work alongside our Project Controls professionals. As an Apprentice you will be fully supported to achieve a Level 3 in Project Controls. The duration of the apprenticeship is 36 months and includes off-site study with an accredited training provider plus onsite on the job training and development,

allowing you to reach your full potential.
 
  
What Career Development opportunities do PMX offer?  
 
PMX has a Project Controls Certification programme to support continuous personal development and career progression. Each level of certification has specific identified training applicable to your growth and continued career development route as you progress into fully certified Raytheon Project Controls professional.  PMX sponsor the completion of the external standards exams provided by the APM and funds APM membership.
 

What our Previous Graduates says, don’t just take our word for it!
 

I joined Raytheon’s Project Management Apprenticeship scheme in 2019, within the Space and Airbourne sector. I am now coming up to my fourth and final year. Since joining, I have been involved with all different aspects of project management, from risk management, and building small project proposals, to reporting and creating schedules, and building positive relationships with our customer. I am enjoying the scheme and looking forward to my final year to continue learning and gaining exposure to new pieces of work. Once I have finished my 4 years, I feel that I will be a well-equipped Project Manager!

Over the 3 years, I have had increased responsibility and accountability, whilst always being supported by my line manager and PM team. Completing my Project Management apprenticeship alongside work has been challenging, although more than achievable, due to Raytheon encouraging me to put hours aside each week designated to university work.

Raytheon has offered me many opportunities, last year I worked on a different programme for a for a couple of months, resulting in a greater understanding of different aspects of the business. Not only this, but as part of the Forward Steps programme I am encouraged as an STEM ambassador to support local and regional events, which I have found to be extremely rewarding.

Candidate Requirements: 

Essential

• 6 GCSEs including, English and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
• A-levels (or equivalent) with a minimum of 104 UCAS points. At least one of these qualifications should be in a numerate subject, e.g., a STEM subject, Business Studies, Economics etc.
• A logical thinker with attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organized, disciplined, methodical, hardworking and a team player.
• Ability to Multi-task
• A keen interest in technology
• Able to use the MS Word, Excel and Office applications and the ability to learn new applications.
• Eligible to work in the UK and be able to successfully achieve MoD security clearance.

Desirable

• Holder of a full UK Driving Licence

About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances. Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organization and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.
 
About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises of four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
 
Standard Benefits:

• Twice yearly pay reviews during the apprenticeship.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme’s.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
• 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements)
• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities
• Membership fees for one Professional Organization
• Annual Graduate, Apprentice, Trainee & Early Career Conference
• Wellbeing support – includes Occupational Health, Employee Assistance programme and Annual Flu vaccinations

Diversity:
 
Diversity is a core business imperative at Raytheon. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professionals for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows Raytheon to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports growing our business and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success. Raytheon UK pro-actively encourages diversity of ideas, thoughts, and networking opportunities and has created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including Raytheon Women's Network, YesNet (Young Employees Success Network), Raytheon Reservist Network (RaRe), Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities (RADA), RayPride and all work together with our Diversity & Inclusion council, and all Raytheon employees are welcome to participate regardless of their background.
 
As a proud contributor to the HM Armed Forces, Raytheon UK signed the HM Armed Forces covenant in 2014. Due to the varied activities and support to our Armed Forces & Reservists,
Raytheon UK has since been awarded the prestigious Covenant ‘Gold Award’ Employee Recognition.
 
Raytheon UK recognize that our people are the critical factor in our success, and we strive to provide challenging and rewarding careers.

 
Application Process: 
 
Visit the Raytheon Technologies Global website https://jobs.rtx.com Candidates are required to submit a full CV and a cover letter explaining why you have applied for this role. Please list all GCSE and A Level grades and subjects on your CV.