Graduate Project Management

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Project Management Graduate in Caddington to support project delivery and management reporting. The role offers a starting salary of £34,000, hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and health support.

Benefits

Generous leave options

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free access to mental health support

Annual spending on flexible benefits up to £500

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrates determination to support a challenging programme.
• Desire to grow into a future Project Management leader.
• Personable and able to collaborate with busy teams.

Responsibilities

• Support effective project management services.
• Coordinate project management reporting for customer contracts.
• Maintain the team calendar reflecting important project dates.

Skills

Positive 'can do' attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to operate in a matrix organization

Good understanding of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

Your impact

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 graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 12‑month programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least three days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

During the programme, you will:

Be involved in a wide range of important programmes working closely within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), which brings together the cross‑functional skillset of engineers and professionals from across the business. The aim of Project Management is to achieve the successful delivery of a solution that is compliant with Customer, Contractual and Legislative requirements.

Our Project Leaders and Project Managers take responsibility for the effective planning and management of team performance and project schedule, cost and quality. They will work closely with customers and internal functions; build good relationships; report progress; manage risks and take advantage of opportunities.

As a Project Mangement Graduate, you will

• Support the delivery of effective project management services across the programme team ensuring all relevant project management processes are adhered to.
• Provide support to the IPT Lead in coordinating a consistent approach to project management reporting for customer contracts.
• Support the matrix team in capturing an accurate record of actions/decisions during critical external meetings.
• Coordinate and issue reports on all project actions outstanding, obtaining updates from action owners on a regular frequency.
• Support the Risk Management process across the specific Programme.
• Support the achievement of the forecasted cash, revenue & margin return; assist in generating and validating estimates and proposals for new bids, under the direction of Bid Manager.
• Maintain the team calendar to reflect important project related dates, with aim of deconflicting programme critical events e.g. PDR/C‑DR/TRR/Customer reviews.

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as MSc or PhD.
• Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude and determination to support a challenging programme in achieving outputs.
• A drive and passion in Project Management with a desire to grow into a future PM leader.
• Ability to operate in matrix organisation across the IPT with multiple priorities.
• Personable and able to obtain updates from busy teams by required deadlines.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision, once task allocation is provided.
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power‑point, Project.
• Attention to detail to ensure an accurate record of events is captured at critical events.

Preferred Degree Disciplines

All of our roles require Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree, such as an MSc or PhD. We will consider any subjects but Engineering, other STEM, Business or Project Management are our preference.

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) may apply, which could 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, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• 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).
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• 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 - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid