Digital Projects Placement: Aerospace & Industry 4.0

Safran UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank and/or

Flexible benefits programme

Training, development and career

Job summary

Safran UK is offering a 12-month fixed-term Industrial Placement in Digital Project Management at our Wolverhampton HQ. This role focuses on supporting digital transformation projects within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, collaborating across engineering, operations, quality, finance and digital technology teams.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from initiation through planning to implementation and handover, contributing to Industry 4.0

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in digital technology, project management or operational technology projects.
• Understanding of project management principles or frameworks.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT service management or compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of digital transformation, automation or IoT concepts.
• Interest in aerospace, engineering or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of digital transformation and operational technology projects.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling and progress tracking activities.
• Apply structured project management approaches to support successful project delivery.
• Help maintain project documentation, reporting and governance requirements.
• Monitor project risks, issues and actions, ensuring timely escalation where required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and resources.
• Support projects involving digital systems, automation and process optimisation initiatives.
• Assist with stakeholder communications and project updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and business transformation programmes.
• Build knowledge of digital technologies, project delivery and operational excellence.

Job description

Safran UK is offering a 12-month fixed-term Industrial Placement in Digital Project Management at our Wolverhampton HQ. This role focuses on supporting digital transformation projects within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment, collaborating across engineering, operations, quality, finance and digital technology teams.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from initiation through planning to implementation and handover, contributing to Industry 4.0