Project Management & Controls Placement — Real-World Projects

MBDA Missile Systems; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is offering a Project Management & Control Undergraduate Placement for 2026. This dynamic role allows students to apply university learning to real-world projects while gaining valuable insights from experienced project managers. Candidates should be working towards a degree in Business Management. The position offers a competitive salary of £23,495, with opportunities for bonuses, annual leave, and paid overtime, in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Company bonus

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave plus options

Fantastic site facilities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in a Business Management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Updating project plans.
• Preparing cost reports from the project which are presented to senior management.
• Updating Risk Registers and working with metrics to identify and implement improvements in reporting methods.

Job description

A leading defence organisation in Bolton is offering a Project Management & Control Undergraduate Placement for 2026. This dynamic role allows students to apply university learning to real-world projects while gaining valuable insights from experienced project managers. Candidates should be working towards a degree in Business Management. The position offers a competitive salary of £23,495, with opportunities for bonuses, annual leave, and paid overtime, in a hybrid working environment.