Project Graduate

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour working week

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution pension

Life cover

Maternity-leave pay

GP services 24/7 online

Sick scheme

Health department on-site

Employee assistance program

Professional development and mentoring

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Free car parking

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company in Belfast, invites graduates to join the Programme and Project Management teams to help deliver aerospace projects. You'll engage with engineering, manufacturing and commercial teams from day one and contribute to plans, schedules and stakeholder management.

You'll gain hands-on experience across local and global projects, developing leadership and delivery skills in a dynamic aerospace environment with mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Essential: 2:2 Honours Degree in a relevant Business-related subject or Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in project delivery, programme management, and the aerospace industry.
• Desirable: Master’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work on local and global aerospace projects.
• Collaborate with teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance and operations.
• Help solve complex business and project challenges.
• Support project planning, scheduling, risk management and delivery activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Proactive learning

Interest in aerospace project delivery

Education

2:2 Honours Degree in Business or Engineering

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Graduate Opportunities 2027

Programme & Project Management

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast

Love solving problems, working with people, and making big ideas happen?

At Short Brothers, we're helping shape the future of aerospace through innovative research and development, cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing, and rigorous aftermarket support for some of the world's leading aircraft programmes. Behind every successful aircraft programme is a team of people coordinating projects, managing stakeholders, solving challenges, and ensuring ambitious goals become reality. That's where you come in. We're looking for ambitious graduates to join our Programme and Project Management teams and help deliver exciting aerospace projects.

Why Choose Programme & Project Management?

If engineering is about designing solutions, programme project management is about bringing those solutions to life. You'll be at the centre of the action, working with engineering and business colleagues, as well as suppliers and customers, help deliver projects that matter. From managing timelines and coordinating teams to influencing key decisions to solve complex challenges, you'll develop highly-valuable, industry skills. No two days are the same.

What's in It for You?

This isn't a role where you'll sit in the background taking notes. You'll gain exposure to real projects from the start, work alongside experienced professionals, and build the confidence to lead, influence, and deliver results.

Benefits Include:

• 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Enhanced maternity-leave pay
• Access to 24/7 online GP services
• Occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
• Advancement opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee discounts
• Free car-parking

Responsibilities

As a graduate in Programme or Project Management, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on local and global aerospace projects.
• Collaborate with teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations.
• Help solve complex business and project challenges.
• Support project planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Learn how major aerospace programmes are managed from concept through to delivery.

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are curious, organised, proactive, and excited by the challenge of bringing people and projects together. You might be someone who enjoys leading group projects, organising events, solving problems, or finding better ways of doing things. Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic about learning, collaborating, and developing your career within a global aerospace organisation.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum 2:2 Honours Degree in a relevant Business-related subject or Engineering discipline.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to think critically and solve problems.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in project delivery, programme management, and the aerospace industry.

Desirable Qualifications

The following may strengthen your application:

• A Master's degree, First-Class or 2:1 Honours Degree.
• Relevant placement, internship, industrial, or post-study experience.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating teams, or managing competing priorities.
• Evidence of strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Build Your Future with Short Brothers, a Boeing Company. The aerospace industry is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, more sustainable aviation, and increasingly complex global programmes require talented people who can bring teams together, drive progress, and turn ambitious visions into reality. As a Programme or Project Management graduate at Short Brothers, you'll gain valuable experience, build a powerful professional network, and play a part in shaping the future of flight. Whether your long-term ambition is to lead programmes, manage major projects, or influence business strategy, this could be the perfect place to start.

Key Dates

Qualification must be achieved by July 2027

Applications close: 4PM Monday 2nd November 2026

Applicants who have already achieved the required qualifications may also be considered for opportunities available before Summer 2027.

Lead projects. Build relationships. Deliver the future.