Level 6 Project Controls Apprentice

Project Control Apprentice

Macclesfield, UK

Starting base salary £24,570 + 11% benefit fund + 8% bonus

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Were deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, youll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one

As part of our Early Talent Programme, youll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

Every project, in any given context, whether large or small, needs to be managed to ensure its success. A successful Project Controls Professional understands what needs to be achieved, how it can be achieved, how long it will take and how much it will cost, and works with the project team to achieve the desired outcomes.

In Engineering projects, the team delivers around 60 projects a year ranging in value from £10k up to £10M, from refurbishment of carparks to new buildings, from installation of a new heat exchanger to complex autoclaves, from packaging conveyors to complex tablet packing lines, from office refurbishment to laboratory upgrades, from plant room pumps & valves to aseptic HVAC & particle monitoring – basically any minor capital project the campus demands. The team consists of Engineering Leadership, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Control Engineers, Validation Engineers and a Construction Team. The projects team is approximately 50 people strong, with further partner supplier organisations who we collaborate closely with. All are dedicated to delivering the best possible project outcomes for our customers exceeding key time, cost and quality metrics.

As a Project Controls Professional you are responsible for the time and cost management of the project delivery. You have responsibility for delivering the project within a defined budget and schedule, managing risk and scope to achieve a successful project outcome.

Throughout your apprenticeship you will be a key part of the project team, experiencing all roles and aspects of an engineering project, whilst delivering key tasks under guidance of experienced project practitioners.

Project Control Professionals work within a coordinated and motivated team in Campus Project Solutions (CPS) or Macclesfield Infrastructure Development (MID), with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.

Strong communication skills are a must as you plan, capture, report, coordinate and support the governance process during meetings and update documentation associated with projects as given by the sponsor/owner in line with local requirements.

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Level 6 Project Controls Professional qualification at London Metropolitan College.

The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part-time college learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Level 6 qualification, just as you would if you went to university full-time, with the advantage of gaining relevant work-life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

We truly value Early Talent– their thoughts, ideas and contributions. So throughout the programme, youll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

Skills and Capabilities

We would be looking for the following attributes from our successful applicants:

Enthusiastic individuals who are keen to learn and with a genuine curiosity.

Able to act independently but also to work and contribute in a team environment

Good organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail

The ability to work on multiple tasks and understanding how to prioritise

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

A proactive approach to problem solving

Be able to use Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Understanding of AI

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 to 4 including English and Mathematics

To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 3 A levels at CCC (66 UCAS points) or above, or equivalent

Benefits, open and close dates

To apply for this position, please click the apply link.

This is a 4-year fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £24,570 + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

Opening date of advert: 12th January 2026

Closing date of advert: 15th February 2026

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment Day on 13th March 2026.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 7th September 2026

Equal Opps

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above – for which we have specific Graduate Programmes, see our website for more details https://careers.astrazeneca.com/students

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Date Posted

12-Jan-2026

Closing Date

14-Feb-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.