Project Management & Control - Graduate Programme 2026

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is seeking enthusiastic graduates for its Project Management & Control Graduate Programme 2026. The role offers dynamic hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent career progression in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have at least a 2:2 degree in Business Management. Join our mission in supporting the Armed Forces and shaping the future of defense.

Benefits

Salary reviews throughout the Programme

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

25 days annual leave plus options

Opportunities for paid overtime

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Business Management discipline to a minimum of 2:2.

Responsibilities

• Collate updates and information from all areas of the business.
• Update project plans and prepare costs for work presented to senior management.
• Work with partners throughout the organization to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in Business Management (min 2:2)

Job description

Overview

Bristol

Project Management & Control - Graduate Programme 2026

With continued growth we have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career within a collaborative and encouraging environment.

Salary and Flexible Working

Salary: £31,500 plus a £3,000 joining bonus

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: 2-3 days onsite due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Closing date: Midnight on 3 November 2025

What we can offer you

• 2 year Programme: starting September 2026
• Salary reviews throughout the Programme
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus option to purchase extra holiday
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Excellent career progression and development opportunities
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

Throughout the life cycle of our products, it takes a range of people and skills to design, manufacture and deliver what we do for our end customer. Project Management, Project Control and our Agile teams work simultaneously with each other to deliver programmes of work and projects to customers on time, within budget and to agreed specifications. Working with partners throughout our organisation in a fast paced exciting and changing environment, you will be at the very centre of the project - Collating updates and information from all areas of the business, at all levels, to plan what to do next on a given project.

Our Project Managers work with metrics to identify and implement improvements in existing metrics as well as look at ways to improve the existing process for project planning. This involves updating project plans, preparing costs for work with engineers to be presented to senior management and updating Risk Registers. Our Project Control teams look at projects from assessment phases to those in manufacturing and development; you’ll get a full insight into all the different stages of the missile lifecycle. Our Agile teams adopt an iterative approach to delivering our projects; working in sprints and utilising Agile Software technology. Whichever project path you take, our collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge will be key to your development. We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you’ll bring a different perspective to how we see the future.

What we're looking for from you

Degree qualified in Business Management discipline to a minimum of 2:2

Our company

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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