Job description
Apprentice Project Controls - Warrington & Reading
Location: Warrington
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.
This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.
Bilfinger UK are looking for candidates to join the business as Project Controls.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey towards a rewarding career in engineering and industrial services? Then it’s time for you to unlock your potential at Bilfinger, a global leader known for its expertise and innovation, is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly sought-after annual UK wide Apprenticeship Programme.
Project Controls apprenticeship to analyse, progress and monitor performance data on engineering, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure projects.
Apprentice & Job Specification
The Apprenticeship in Project controls requires strong analytical skills and a practical approach to interpret technical information.
This role uses specific, complex software tools to undertake a wide range of project controls tasks, including identifying the right data for scrutinising progress; setting baseline targets; tracking progress and performance; forecasting trends; identifying, modelling and anticipating deviations from baseline; assessing the impact of design/construction changes; and using insight to recommend early preventative and remedial actions.
Project Controls includes the technical disciplines of estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering for which this apprenticeship gives a comprehensive grounding leading to roles such as project controller, estimator, planner, scheduler and cost engineer.
Typically, job holders work in large project teams on complex projects in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, energy and infrastructure – where detailed progress /performance tracking, and an understanding of on-site hazards, health and safety requirements and compliance is critical.
This hands-on role is crucial to ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects and a shortage of skilled professionals provides opportunities for a secure, fulfilling long-term career.
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or better) in English Language and Mathematics is essential
Interpersonal Skills
- Individuals need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal, IT skills, number skills, analytical skills, demonstrate attention to detail, logical attitude and be a team player
Personal Qualities
- Individuals must be able to demonstrate a willingness and passion to develop skills within industry, be hardworking, confident and organised
If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.
General Management | Bilfinger UK Limited | Permanent | White-collar workers | Student/Apprentice | Operations