Apprentice Project Controller
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Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.
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Role Title: Apprentice Project Controller
Start Date: September 2025
Location: London, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol & Edinburgh
Job Description:
This is an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Project Controller to join our expanding Project Controls Team, with vacancies in various locations. At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, defence, energy, and international development.
Joining the existing Project and Cost Management business unit, you will support Senior Project Controls Professionals in managing projects, working closely with high profile clients, stakeholders, and all UK Tetra Tech disciplines to develop and deliver successful projects to our clients.
You will be supported working towards managing your own projects whilst studying for a degree in project controls qualification.
This position will include day release to complete a fully funded Level 6 (Degree level) Apprenticeship in Project Controls
This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can gain invaluable 'hands' on experience and gain a qualification.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in delivering projects to the value of £50m across both Public and Private sectors
- Controlling project budgets and costs
- Managing project risk and supporting mitigation strategies
- Managing project schedules, making sure that project team adheres to timelines
- Performance reporting, including project health metrics, status reports, and analysis
- Supporting data analytics efforts, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of project performance data
- Assisting in developing and maintaining project dashboards for real-time project insights and KPI tracking
- Making sure internal governance is adhered to, following standardised project management methodologies (PMO alignment)
- Assisting in scope management and delivery of construction projects
- Supporting the alignment of project objectives with strategic portfolio goals
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients, supporting project success and alignment with business objectives
Qualifications/Skills:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE's grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent including English Language and Maths
- 3 A Levels Grade A*-C or equivalent
- A keen interest in developing your Project Management skills
- MS Office skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-Motivated
- Suitability for security clearance
- Desirable - Full, clean UK driving license and ideally access to a vehicle
Application Closing Date: 4th January 2025
Assessment Day held in April 2025
Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers