Project Control Degree Apprentice within Product Strategy

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 6

Duration: 4 years

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £24,929

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL – Mainly onsite with some flexible hybrid working

Training Provider Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Apprenticeship Programme:        

As one of our Bentley apprentices, you will combine practical experience with classroom learning to achieve a Project Controls Professional Degree (Level 6). You will play a significant part in our business as we continue on this exciting journey to deliver extraordinary customer journeys. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Work with experts who will support your professional and personal development
• Be welcomed into our Early Careers Network
• Spend 20% of your time learning with an external training provider and 80% of your time gaining hands on experience
• Opportunity to have placements and further rotations around the business
• Have the opportunity to take part in community-focussed initiatives, Social Committees and Bentley’s Inclusivity Networks

About the role:

Join the G3 Product Line as a Project Controls Professional Degree Apprentice where you will gain valuable experience of all aspects of managing project delivery right from Concept to Launch and through The Product Lifecycle.  As an apprentice, you will be able to learn and grow in a welcoming and active environment, uniquely having the opportunity to be part of every stage of project development and delivery.

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Help manage key project timing and delivery plans,
• Support the team with problem solving activities,
• Co-ordination across technical and commercial areas,
• Support project progress through data analysis and KPI generation.

About the Department:

The Product Line structure supports a complex multi model line-up & derivatives to manage the increased complexity & provide dedicated senior management focus on each car. The Product Line is empowered by the Board of Management to be responsible for all aspects of the business & acts as a key entrepreneur, supporting the model line business in all aspects from “Cradle to Grave”.

This Apprenticeship will be for the G3 Product Line which is responsible for Bentley’s first Battery Electric Vehicle

What We Are Looking For:

Training Provider Entry Requirements:

University of Cumbria:

• Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
• GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are also accepted.),
• Evidence of successful study at Level 3, A-Level, or equivalent.
• Government funding rules require that an apprentice must have the right to live and work in the UK, must be in employment, paid at least the legal minimum wage.
• Apprentices must be under a contract of employment which lasts for the full duration of the apprenticeship, typically working 30 hours per week.

For more information on the Training Provider please click here.

Skill Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Pro-active in pursuing new ideas and solutions,
• Problem solving skills,
• Team worker,
• An interest in the automotive industry.

What We Offer:

As an Apprentice you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £24,929
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)  
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.  We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

Applications are open to everyone, from school or college leavers to those looking for a change of career, subject to entry requirements above. Please note if you are applying based off predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to obtaining the Training Provider entry requirements.

The closing date is the 20th February

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To find out more about life at Bentley view our Apprenticeship candidate pack here