2026 Industrial Placement - Project Management

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Project Management Undergraduate for a 12-month industrial placement in Yeovil. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while developing essential skills. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in Engineering Management, Economics or a related field. The position includes a salary of £25,000 and offers extensive learning and development opportunities in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Generous leave including flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Access to mental health support and financial advice

Flexible benefits spending up to £500 annually

Qualifications

• On track for achieving a 2:2 bachelor's degree or above.
• Ability to work in a dynamic Project Management environment.
• Understanding of the Aerospace domestic/international marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to long-term strategic development of aircraft platforms.
• Support preparation of bids and proposals for future aircraft sales.
• Gain hands-on experience across multiple aircraft program phases.
• Support contract execution and deliverables.
• Provide governance, reporting, and project control support.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in domestic and international site visits.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management, Economics or Business

Job description

Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates.

As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi‑national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Project Management Undergraduate (Industrial Placement Student) within the Project Management function. Joining the 12‑month Industrial Placement Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business.

Our Industrial Placement Programme

Our Industrial Placement Programme offers you the chance to spend a year with us, working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts, within multidisciplinary teams, and across the product lifecycle. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000, with coaching and support from a dedicated team to help you achieve both your placement objectives and personal development goals.

It begins with a comprehensive induction programme, introducing you to the company, its culture, and your specific placement area. From day one, you will be immersed in a wide range of development opportunities, delivered across both virtual platforms and practical working environments.

During your placement, we encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

Successful completion of an Industrial Placement with Leonardo may also lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme.

Leonardo is committed to nurturing its undergraduates into future leaders and professionals within the business and technical communities. We actively encourage a culture of lifelong learning, and our undergraduates benefit from access to Coursera and LinkedIn Learning – offering a catalogue of over 4,000 courses across a broad range of subjects. This empowers you to take ownership of your development and tailor your learning journey to match your professional ambitions and personal interests.

As an Industrial Placement – Project Management, you will...

• Project Life Cycle Support: Assist project managers in coordinating cross‑functional teams to ensure successful progression through each phase of the programme, while monitoring schedule, cost, risk, and quality parameters.
• Product Roadmap Development: Contribute to the long‑term strategic development of various aircraft platforms, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals.
• Bid and Proposal Consulting: Support the preparation of bids and proposals for future aircraft sales by providing project management input and commercial insight.
• Programme Phase Engagement: Gain hands‑on experience across multiple aircraft programme phases including design definition, procurement, build and flight test, and final delivery to the customer.
• Aircraft Deliveries and Contract Fulfilment: Support contract execution and deliverables, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery of aircraft and associated services.
• PMO Support: Work within the Project Management Office to provide governance, reporting, and project control support.
• Stakeholder Management: Assist with internal and external stakeholder engagement, including customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project.
• International Exposure: Participate in domestic and international site visits, offering a broader understanding of customer environments and operational requirements.

You may also have the opportunity to visit customer facilities both domestically and internationally, gaining first‑hand exposure to operational environments and strengthening customer relationships.

By working alongside world‑leading specialists in the aerospace sector, you will continuously enhance your technical capabilities, while developing both academic and practical understanding of the complex and fast‑paced aerospace industry. This role provides a comprehensive foundation for a future career in project management within high‑technology engineering environments.

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

To apply, you’ll need to be on track for achieving a 2:2 bachelor’s degree or above in an Engineering Management, Economics or Business‑related subject.

Competencies we look for:

• Motivation and confidence to work in a dynamic Project Management environment
• Works well in a multi‑disciplined, cross‑functional team.
• Understanding of the Aerospace domestic/International marketplace

Personal attributes:

• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Tenacity, fresh thinking and enthusiasm
• Analytical Mind
• A strong team player
• Conscientious and keen to learn

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, our teams are key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

• Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.

• Secure your future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers.

If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid