Project Controls Apprentice

WILLIAM HARE LIMITED

Lancashire (BL8 1JJ)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

We are global, structural steel engineering organisation with our Head Office in Bury and are looking for a Project Controls Apprentice. If you are looking to obtain a degree apprenticeship and enjoy the built environment; you are great with maths and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
You will be based at our Bury office while also attending University 1 day per week. Monday to Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Collaborate with project managers, quantity surveyors, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate project planning and execution
  • Develop an understanding of planning and programming practices
  • Assist in sequencing activities and estimating durations for programmes of work
  • Gain proficiency in various planning software and platforms
  • Understand planning's integration with project controls, risk management, estimating, and commercial functions
  • Support monitoring, control, and progress reporting for ongoing projects
  • Manage and report on project data effectively
  • Analyse project progress, identify potential delays, and propose solutions to keep projects on track
  • Prepare and present progress reports and schedule updates to management and clients

Where you'll work

Brandlesholme House
Brandlesholme Road
Bury
Lancashire
BL8 1JJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

Training course

Construction site management (degree) (level 6)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
  • Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
  • Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
  • Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
  • Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
  • Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
  • Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
  • Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
  • Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
  • Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.

Training schedule

  • Construction Site Management (degree) Level 6 
  • You will attend The University of Salford on a day-release basis, completing your degree over 5 years
  • You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6)
  • Maths (grade 6)
  • Science (grade 6)

BTEC in:

Engineering, science, business studies etc (grade Minimum 104 UCAS points)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

The William Hare Group is a family owned business with origins in the UK dating back to the 1880s. William Hare is Europe’s largest independent structural steel contractor, specialising in engineering, fabrication and erection of steel structures – such as Manchester airport (T2), Trafford Centre and Hinkley Point C. Throughout the world, the group has carried out projects in over 50 countries and currently employs over 2000 skilled staff.

https://www.hare.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified, you will become a Junior/Graduate Project Planner

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016730.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026