Apprenticeship Level 6 - Project Controls - London

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Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a university, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships have a typical duration of 3– 6 years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'll continue to progress with Arup once you've completed your course.

The Opportunity

Right now, we're looking for a Project Controls Professional Apprentice to join our team in London. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards an accredited qualification.

You'll work within the specialist Construction Planning team that is part of the Programme & Project Management (PPM) practice in London, to support programme and project management commissions won by PPM and engineering services commissions won by other parts of Arup.

The Construction Planning team is a centre of excellence within Arup for Project Planning Consultancy services for all stages of programmes and projects. Particular focus of the person sought for this role is to support senior planners / schedulers with project controls during the design and construction stages of engineering projects. Working typically across large-scale/complex or higher-risk projects and programmes, your assessment of the health of the scheme will be essential to provide appropriate recommendations to the project team and to the client.

As an Apprentice, Arup will develop your competencies in the following areas:

• Project controls methods and procedures

• Planning

• Technical information review

• Estimating practice

• Planning and scheduling practice

• Cost engineering practice

• Work breakdown and coding structures

• Tracking data and progress reporting

• Cost and schedule risk analysis and impact analysis

• Project controls in procurement

• Technical, engineering and mathematical principles

• Importance of safety

• Data protection, appropriateness and integrity

• Employer organisation, management systems and procedures

• Commercial matters

• Project controls related software and IT systems

• Leadership and steering of project controls functions

• Communication and recommendation

• Digital planning

• Data analytics and benchmarking

These skills will be developed through practical on-the-job training, working on a range of projects, working with experienced commercial and project managers across the business and completing classroom-based training.

You will be assigned a mentor within your team who you will work and liaise closely with you in your day-to-day work.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for committed individuals to join us as apprentices. If you are keen to build a fulfilling career in Project Controls and deliver excellent services for our clients, we'd like to hear from you.

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• GCSE qualifications A*-C or 9-4 in English and Maths

• A Levels in a minimum of two subjects

• Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to achieve professional qualification

• Good numerical skills when working with numbers, spreadsheets and graphical information

• Ability to work well with other people

• Excellent communication skills within a team and external clients

• Adaptability

• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise projects

• Interest in using computers for planning & design work, analysis, calculations and testing

• The ability to organise your own work and always be on time

Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form

Duplicate applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK from the start date.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.