Project Delivery Graduate Scheme September 2026 (UK Wide)

KBR; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and infrastructure firm in the UK is offering a Project Delivery Graduate Scheme starting September 2026. This two-year program focuses on project management and business delivery, allowing graduates to rotate through various roles while gaining hands-on experience. Applicants should possess a 2:1 or higher in a STEM-related degree and be a UK National. The role includes a competitive salary, support for relocation, and the opportunity to earn project management qualifications.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Joining bonus

Meaningful benefits package

Support for travel and relocation

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:1 or above in a STEM-related degree.
• UK National with 5 years of residency in the UK.
• Curious mindset, creative thinker, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Engage in on-the-job learning with expert guidance.
• Participate in secondments across the UK based on project needs.
• Work towards APM Project Management Qualification.

Skills

C++

Front Office Management

Fusion

Banking & Finance

Data Analysis

Education

2:1 or above in a STEM-related degree

Job description

Project Delivery Graduate Scheme - September 2026 (UK Wide)

Ready to Launch Your Career with Purpose

Are you a recent graduate with big ideas and even bigger ambitions. Want to kick‑start your career in a company that's shaping the future of defence and infrastructure?

Welcome to KBR's 2026 Project Delivery Graduate Scheme

From day one you’ll be trusted with real responsibility, supported by brilliant mentors and immersed in projects that make a genuine difference to the world around you.

What the Graduate Scheme Is All About

Our two‑year Project Delivery Graduate Scheme is designed to fast‑track your development in project management and business delivery. You’ll rotate through exciting roles, gain hands‑on experience and build a strong foundation in how complex projects come to life.

What You Can Expect

• On‑the‑job learning with expert guidance
• Secondments across the UK (We offer support for travel and relocation where necessary)
• Support to earn your APM Project Management Qualification
• Excellent salary, joining bonus & meaningful benefits package

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’re looking for curious minds, creative thinkers and team players who want to make a difference.

You’ll thrive here if you:

• Love solving problems and reimagining possibilities
• Enjoy working with others and stepping up when needed
• Are flexible and open to relocating for project opportunities

Selection Process

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have recently achieved (or are on track for) a 2:1 or above in a STEM‑related degree
• Are a UK National who has lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years (due to security clearance requirements)

After reviewing your application, we keep the selection process personal and engaging with:

• A "Getting to Know You" video chat on Microsoft Teams
• Our Assessment Centre in Surrey (includes interview, group task & presentation). This is your chance to meet the team and explore what makes KBR a certified Great Place to Work!

Our first Assessment Centre will be held in December 2025 - so don’t wait, get your application in!

Location

The location on this posting is Leatherhead, where our UK head office is based. However we are happy to receive applications from candidates across the UK.

The KBR Graduate Experience: Belong, Connect, Grow

From your first week you’ll be welcomed into a buzzing early careers community. You’ll meet your Scheme Manager, Line Manager, Buddy and Mentor – your personal support squad!

• Socials, site visits & learning events run by early careers for early careers
• Inclusion & wellbeing groups that give back to the local community
• Opportunities to work with senior leaders on real company initiatives

We believe graduates bring fresh energy and ideas – and we’ll give you the platform to make your mark.

Your Future Starts Here

By the end of the scheme you’ll be ready to step into a long‑term role with us, whether that’s leading projects, driving innovation or diving deeper into a specialist area.

Apply for KBR’s 2026 Project Delivery Graduate Scheme today.

Key Skills

• C++
• Front Office Management
• Fusion
• Banking & Finance
• Data Analysis

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1