Graduate Project Manager

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Graduate Air Project Manager to support project management activities. This role entails attending customer meetings and ensuring project timelines and costs are met. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and a passion for project management. The position offers a competitive salary and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Predicted 2.2 or higher in relevant Bachelor's/Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Support project management activities and reporting.
• Attend internal and external customer meetings.
• Ensure project runs to time, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Project management support

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or business/finance/legal/PM/IT

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Air Project Manager
Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking a full range of activities in support of project management, given responsibility for aspects of a project, and facilitating the effective delivery of projects/programmes.
• Supporting the Project Manager through project reporting, escalating issues, and monitoring performance.
• Working independently on routine aspects of the activity, usually under guidance and supervision in more complex situations.
• Attending internal and external customer meetings as well as making sure the project runs to time, to cost and schedule, reporting any issues as early as possible.
• Driving plan changes to maintain progress and achieve targets.

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM or business/finance/legal/PM/IT related.

Start date and contract length

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract