Graduate Project Manager - London - Jan 2026

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Graduate Project Manager in Guildford to support business and technical projects. This role offers exposure across the project lifecycle, assisting in planning, control, and assurance activities. The successful candidate will engage with experienced professionals while driving service improvements and contributing to client reporting. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, health and wellbeing perks, and eligibility for an annual incentive.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Support business and technical projects with experienced managers.
• Assist in planning, control, and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management Office functions and portfolio management.
• Drive service improvements and manage incidents.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Risk Tracking

Education

Graduate Degree

Job description

Graduate Project Manager - London - Jan 2026, Guildford

Client: BAE

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: eee83a1af6ca

Job Views: 3

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: London

We offer flexible working arrangements; for this role, attendance at the site is expected 3-5 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

A Graduate Project Manager supports business and technical projects by collaborating with experienced Programme Managers, Service Delivery Managers, and Project Control professionals. You will gain exposure across the project lifecycle, assisting in planning, control, and assurance activities. Responsibilities include supporting Project Management Office functions, portfolio management, service delivery, project setup and closure, financial management, governance, reporting, risk tracking, and performance monitoring. In Service Delivery, you will drive service improvements, manage incidents, and contribute to client reporting, gradually taking on more responsibility and autonomy.

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits (such as a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts), and eligibility for an annual incentive.

The Digital Intelligence Team:

Join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to develop skills in delivering innovative solutions that enhance global security.

Why BAE Systems?

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers employees to reach their potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality or residency. Applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting, often necessitating 5-10 years of UK residency depending on the role.