Bespoke Project Management - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is offering an exciting internship in their Bespoke Project Management department. The position provides hands-on experience in project coordination and process improvement within a world-class manufacturing environment. You will assist in various project management tasks while developing essential skills. The role comes with a competitive salary of £27,000 and a rewarding work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days holiday per annum

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying towards a 2:2 bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, IT, Data Science or other relevant field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and monitoring Bespoke feature development initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyse existing processes for opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Support implementation of process improvements.

Skills

Relationship building skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

2:2 bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

VBA

Power Bi

SAP

Job description

A GOOD INTERNSHIP IS NEVER HANDS-OFF

Share your passion for making a difference with us

We believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing throughout their time with us and where they are given their own areas of responsibilities from the start – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is part of the BMW Group, and its Goodwood manufacturing plant sits in the heart of the West Sussex countryside.

The maxim of Sir Henry Royce, ‘take the best that exists and make it better’, permeates in everything we do at Rolls-Royce. As a student, you will have hands on experience from day one, gaining practical insights into the corporate operations of a world-class automotive manufacturer.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Bespoke Project Management - 12 Month Placement (July 2026)

The Bespoke Product and Process department is a wide-spread organisation, leading the entire Bespoke feature development process from new features conception to realisation. Relying on close working relationships with production & internal/external partners alike, the department is tasked with delivering the future of our Business through an excellent Bespoke offer focusing entirely on our customers.

What awaits you?

• Assist the project management team in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the progress of various Bespoke feature development initiatives.
• Participate in project meetings, take detailed notes, and help maintain project documentation and status reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the development lifecycle.
• Analyse existing processes and workflows within the Bespoke Product and Process department.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining and optimising these processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Support the implementation process improvements, leveraging your analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Assist in the development and documentation of new processes or the refinement of existing ones.
• Cleansing and deep-dive analysis of datasets relevant to the Bespoke organisation and provide business-supporting reports to support the identification of trends and details which aid on our decision making.
• Explore innovative capabilities of data systems with the aim to introduce them into our organisation.
• Coordination and steering of Target Management Process and key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Structured problem solving, preferably with knowledge of the DMAIC approach.

Qualifications and Experience

• Studying towards a 2:2 bachelor’s degree - preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Engineering, IT, Data Science or other relevant field.
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to show good inter-personal skills, showing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills, and ability to show high attention to detail to every task.
• Ability to adapt working approach depending on specific requirements, prioritise activities, work under pressure, multi-task and solve problems.
• An excellent team player who possesses solid interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office and Outlook, knowledge of VBA, Power Bi and SAP is advantageous.
• Full driving licence is advantageous.

Why choose us?

Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of £27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

Apply early as we operate rolling recruitment—applications may close earlier if we receive sufficient interest. The process includes online testing, an assessment centre, and a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Eligibility:

• Returning to studies for at least 6 months after the placement.
• Proof of legal right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025

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