Apprentice Project Controller

Apprentice Project Controller (Level 6) - London At Jacobs we're all about challenging today to reinvent tomorrow Start your career with a company that inspires you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed The biggest questions spark our curious minds. At Jacobs, we solve the most important problems, the ones for the real world. Whether its projects focused on addressing the climate emergency, improving our security, or benefiting our communities by improving transportation links and infrastructure, these are just some of the ways we are working to build a better future for all. About this apprenticeship opportunity Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Jacobs may be the right opportunity for you: [1] https://www.jacobs.com/newsroom/news/develop-skills-life-9-unbeatable-reasons-pursue-apprenticeship-jacobs Apply today to come and join us We are excited to be looking for Project Controller apprentices to join our London office. You will work towards achieving a Level 6 qualification at London Metropolitan College. Want to know what it's like to be an apprentice working at Jacobs? Meet our UK Apprentices [2] https://www.jacobs.com/newsroom/news/world-where-you-can-meet-our-uk-apprentices What will you get? Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You'll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.About the opportunity In Major Programmes, we deliver today's most complex, challenging, and iconic infrastructure and transformation programmes. We work with our clients across multiple sectors to unlock better social, environmental, and economic outcomes. Our dedicated teams have the experience and expertise to integrate and manage the scale, complexity and interdependencies that exist within major programmes. We address global challenges in an integrated way, from urbanisation, climate change, logistics and digital proliferation to security, water scarcity, investment partnerships, and mega-infrastructure. As an apprentice you can expect to get involved in: * Preparing and reviewing project dashboards whilst incorporating different techniques and frameworks within Project Controls * Translating project scopes of work into design and / or construction Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules that meet project objectives and address project constraints and risks * Maintaining Cost and Programme deliverables * Communicating key messages to various stakeholders * Learning information management and document control techniques * Applying earned value (EV) methodologies, regular updates, time impact analysis of changes, and reporting to schedules We will support you to learn and develop your skills in the following areas: * General Career Development * Client & Stakeholder Communication and Management * Planning, Scheduling & Performance * Cost Management * Risk Management * Reporting * Use of industry-specific software tools * Execution: Quality & Innovation * Leadership AbilityReferencesJoining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.