Project Controls Graduate Programme

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Generous pension

Employee share schemes

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. is offering a Project Controls Graduate Programme in Scotland, with placements across Planning, Cost, Risk, Reporting and Governance.

The programme runs over two years, including rotations and mentorship, to build a foundation for a career in project controls within defence programmes. Starting salary is £35,000, with on-site work at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland and agile working options.

Qualifications

• Degree in one of the listed subjects; ability to achieve BPSS and Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, cost monitoring and forecasting on defence programmes.
• Work within project teams to develop and maintain schedules, monitor costs and assess risks.
• Support governance and decision-making with timely reports.
• Participate in rotations across Planning, Cost, Risk, Reporting, Governance and Assurance.

Education

Degree in Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Data Science, Maths, Statistics, Business Management, Information/IT Management, Sciences or Engineering

Job description

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Project Controls Graduate Programme

Location

Helensburgh, GB, G84 8HL

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Role ID: 76006

What will you do on the programme?

On our Project Controls Graduate Programme, you'll help keep critical defence programmes on track, within budget and delivering against their objectives.

As part of Project Controls, you'll help provide the analysis and forecasting that enables teams to understand performance, manage risk and plan effectively. You'll gain experience of how schedule, cost, risk and performance data is used to support the successful delivery of complex projects.

Working as part of integrated project teams, you'll help develop and maintain schedules, monitor costs and progress, assess risks and opportunities, analyse project data, and produce forecasts and reports that support effective governance and decision-making.

How is the programme structured?

Over two years, you'll build a strong foundation in Project Controls, developing an understanding of the processes, tools and techniques used to deliver complex projects.

You’ll complete a series of placements, each lasting up to six months, across disciplines including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Reporting, Governance and Assurance. These rotations will give you the opportunity to apply your learning on live projects and gain experience across the project lifecycle.

As you progress, you'll take on increasing responsibility and develop the technical, commercial and analytical skills needed for a successful career in Project Controls. career goals, helping you build relevant experience in areas that matter most to you.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

Alongside this, you'll receive technical training in core Project Controls methodologies and tools, with focused development in areas such as planning and scheduling, forecasting, risk management and performance reporting. Regular feedback and support towards professional accreditation will help you apply your learning in practice, strengthen your expertise and accelerate your development as a Project Controls professional.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Once you successfully complete the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within our Project Controls discipline. You’ll have the flexibility to develop as a broad Project Controls professional or specialise in a specific area such as Planning, Cost Control or Risk Management.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply?

You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a degree in one of the following subjects: Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Data Science, Maths, Statistics, Business Management, Information/IT Management, Sciences, or Engineering.

Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Under applicablenationalsecurity legislation, this post may only be occupied by asole UKnational. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Project Controls programme for September 2027 are available at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

Babcock’s HM Naval Base Clyde operation provides highly specialist engineering support services, including the management of critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-class submarines based in Scotland.

In this location, you could support a wide range of programmes and projects, from infrastructure and facilities upgrades to submarine maintenance, sustainment and capability enhancement activities. Working within a highly regulated environment, you'll gain exposure to projects that play a vital role in supporting the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet and the UK’s defence capability.

We offer agile working, giving you some flexibility, but you can expect to spend several days a week on-site as part of your role and development. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute to the site. This will normally require living within a reasonable commuting distance of HM Naval Base Clyde or relocating before you join us.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply.

Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.

We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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