Launch and Project Management - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Goodwood is offering an internship in Launch and Project Management for a 13-month period starting in July 2026. The role involves supporting the launch of new cars and managing projects within the manufacturing environment. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in Engineering or Business and possess strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. The internship offers a competitive salary of £27,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday per annum

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying towards bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above.
• Basic understanding of complex processes in automotive technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support the team in launch or series activities.
• Be part of the successful launch of pre-series cars and new bespoke features.
• Take responsibility for your own projects and present them.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of automotive technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master's in Engineering or Business

Tools

Power BI

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Launch and Project Management - Placement Year

Launch and Project Management - 13 Month Placement (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

The Launch and Change Management function is responsible to successfully manage all product changes and new product introductions, including Bespoke into the manufacturing process. The teamwork cross-functionally in a multi project landscape to ensure all new introductions are seamlessly integrated without impact or disruption to the running production processes. The role is dynamic, and challenges technical, business and people skills in order to successfully manage the project landscape.

The Launch and Change Management department ensures the successful introduction of product changes into Rolls-Royce production. It is responsible for the steering and introduction of launch and bespoke projects as well as series changes, in addition to the creation and maintenance of the bill of material for in-house production and the successful introduction of our products and processes. Our team is seeking an Intern to join from 1st July 2026.

What awaits you?

• Support the team in launch or series activities.
• Be part of the successful launch of pre-series cars and new bespoke features.
• Keep in close contact with the process partners of the team and have a unique view of the manufacturing of high luxury cars.
• Take responsibility for your own projects and present them in front of process partners and your team.
• Support the team managers with reporting and presentations into the wider BMW business and partner departments.

What should you bring along?

• Studying towards bachelor’s degree at 2:2 or above or a Master’s degree Pass or above in an Engineering or Business course.
• Have basic understanding of complex processes in relation to automotive technologies as well as automotive manufacturing.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Power Bi data visualisation tools ).
• Able to communicate solutions clearly and concisely.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate with the team.
• Able to work in a high-quality demanded environment.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of£27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are40 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: 31st October 2025

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