Job description
Getting things to happen how they should, when they should, safely and within budget is both a science and an art. On this two-year graduate programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done.
This programme will advance your project management career through four six-month placements. We’ll support you and your development within the Association for Project Management (APM) framework, working towards formal Project Management qualifications.
Over the course of the programme, you’ll work on real projects, complete assignments, and pursue formal qualifications. You’ll also benefit from mentoring by top industry professionals, helping you enhance your project management expertise and develop essential soft skills
Project Management at Babcock
Expect to work on a diverse range of projects – from cutting-edge design and manufacture to in-service support and innovative capability enhancement.
Whatever the task at hand, risks need to be identified and managed, stakeholder requirements satisfied, and the whole assignment planned and delivered safely on time and to budget.
Along the way, you’ll develop strong relationships with colleagues across various business areas, including engineering, commercial, finance, procurement and business-winning. With that professional network behind you, you’ll be prepared to tackle anything that comes your way.
What you'll get
- We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
What we are looking for
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- Clyde
- Glasgow
- Newbury
- Plymouth
- Warrington
- Salary
- £34,000
Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 21 January 2025
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Closing date: 21 January 2025