Job Description
Introduction
Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer, you’re sure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities. We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.
Life as a United Utilities Apprentice
Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits.
You’ll have a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you’re willing to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively.
Start living your future, today!
As an Apprentice Project Controller, you’ll learn how to:
- develop a strong foundation in tracking project budgets, analysing variances, and maintaining financial accuracy, a key stepping stone in project management
- analyse financial data and create insightful reports, learning how these skills directly influence successful project delivery
- contribute to planning and scheduling activities, building your understanding of how to align resources, budgets, and timelines effectively
- engage with diverse stakeholders, enhancing your teamwork and communication skills while gaining insight into how different roles drive project success
- gain hands-on experience with industry-standard project management software, equipping you with practical skills for future roles
- build a pathway to leadership, by working closely with project managers, you’ll gain valuable exposure to the responsibilities of project leadership, preparing you for future progression in your career
A bit more about the role
Your apprenticeship will last 30 months, and successful apprentices will achieve a Project Controls Technician; Level 3 standard, endorsed by the Institute for Apprenticeships.
You’ll be an integral part of our team, contributing to the delivery of multi-billion-pound projects that make a real-world impact. You’ll play a key role in tracking costs, monitoring budgets, and analysing data to ensure financial accuracy. By helping us keep these large-scale projects on track and within budget, you’ll gain invaluable experience and insight into the financial and operational side of project management.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who’s ready to step into the world of high-value project management. This is your chance to get hands-on with some of the most ambitious projects out there, developing skills in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to learn how to manage big numbers and even bigger goals, we’d love to have you on board.
You’ll need to have:
5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4, which must include Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject.
Why choose us to kickstart your career?
Secure your future – Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme*
A springboard to your career – You’ll receive structured training, a dedicated mentor, and high-quality learning to help shape your career
Inspire the next generation – You’ll have the chance to represent United Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life
Reward and benefits – There are lots of perks, including a starting salary of £19,000, which will increase each year based on performance
Additional Information
During your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. If you’re from outside the area, accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable.
*As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.
We need fantastic people to help us deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community, supporting our employees to achieve their full potential, and ensuring everyone feels valued and included, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, or social background.
Important Notes
If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks will need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please only apply for one apprenticeship; as part of the assessment process you will be asked to detail why you have applied for the apprenticeship vacancy.
Please note that we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
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