Integrated Project Management Degree Apprentice

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking applicants for a Project Management apprenticeship in Gregson Lane, England. The role involves managing complex projects through practical learning across various placements. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and will gain valuable qualifications including a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management. Competitive salary starting from £23,748 and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A-C including Maths & English.
• 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) excluding AS level points.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on cost, and with required quality.
• Demonstrate skills necessary for successful project management.

Job description

In addition, you will also gain the Association of Project Management PMQ qualification.

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A

-C which must include Maths & English, 96 UCAS Points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)

Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working in Project Management means you will be the eyes and ears of a given project, ensuring it is delivered on time, to cost and of the required quality.
• You will gain a broad view across the project and will be able to demonstrate the elements needed to make it a success. This depends on understanding the big picture, recognising the key issues, making effective decisions and driving actions.
• The five‑year scheme offers five different placements across the Air sector, where you will learn the skills required to successfully manage complex projects and programmes, including communication, schedule management, budgeting and cost control, stakeholder management, risk management and project governance.

What qualification will you get?

• Attending the University of Cumbria (Lancaster), one day per week, you will study a BSc (Hons) Degree in Project Management.
• 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

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

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.