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A leading defense contractor in Bristol offers a Project Management Degree Apprenticeship. This four-year program provides hands-on experience in vital national security projects while working towards a BSc in Project Management. Candidates should possess A Levels or equivalent qualifications. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to achieve necessary security clearances.
Location: Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
Programme title: Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6
Salary:
As a Project Management Degree Apprentice at Babcock, you’ll be part of something bigger from day one. While working towards a BSc in Project Management, you’ll contribute to projects that are essential to national security. You’ll gain real-world experience, learn from industry experts, and play a key role in delivering projects that help create a safer, more secure world.
About the programme
Getting things to happen how they should, when they should, safely and within budget is both a science and an art. On this programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done.
As a Project Management Degree Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Whether it’s cutting-edge design and manufacturing, in-service support, or innovative capability enhancement, you’ll contribute to some of our most business-critical programmes.
One of your core responsibilities will be supporting the planning and delivery of Maintenance Periods for in-service UK submarines. Working within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, you’ll gain experience managing complex programmes and discover first-hand the strategic importance of the UK’s submarine fleet.
Over the course of this four-year programme, you’ll develop a blend of technical knowledge and essential soft skills, including:
You’ll put these skills into practice by leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and navigating the challenges of delivering large-scale, high-impact projects.
Your education/training
You’ll work towards a BSc in Project Management through a structured degree apprenticeship.
Your academic learning will be delivered online via virtual day release, where you’ll take part in interactive lectures, seminars, and workshops designed to build your theoretical understanding of project management principles and practices.
The remainder of your time will be spent onsite at Babcock, where you’ll apply your learning in a real-world setting. You’ll develop practical skills, gain valuable industry experience, and deepen your understanding of your role by contributing to live projects and working alongside experienced professionals.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take the role of an Assistant Project Manager within Babcock.
What you’ll need
What you’ll get
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
You’ll also benefit from:
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Application process and closing dates
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.