Project Management Degree Apprenticeship

Prospects; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Personal development

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Cycle to work

Shopping savings

Job summary

Babcock is offering a Project Management Degree Apprentice programme. You’ll work on real projects essential to national security while studying towards a BSc in Project Management.

You’ll develop both technical and soft skills, lead multi-skilled teams, manage stakeholders, assess risks, and gain hands-on experience delivering major projects from start to finish. The programme includes fully funded qualification, development training, generous holiday allowance, a competitive pension, and other

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• 3 A Levels at Grade C or above, preferably in Maths/Science/IT.
• T Level Pass (core component Grade C or above).
• BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).
• Equivalent Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ3 or Access to Higher Education Diploma).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-skilled teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Assess risks and navigate complexities of large-scale projects.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

A Levels (Grade C or above)

T Level Pass

BTEC Extended Diploma (MMM)

NVQ Level 3 / Access to Higher Education Diploma

Job description

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 work on real projects, ensuring we meet time, cost, and quality requirements. From cutting-edge design and manufacturing to in-service support and innovative capability enhancement, you’ll be responsible for delivering some of our most business-critical projects from start to finish. You’ll develop both the technical expertise and essential soft skills needed to excel in project management. This includes honing your presentation, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, as well as advanced planning techniques. Throughout the programme, you’ll put these skills into practice by leading multi-skilled teams, managing stakeholder expectations, assessing risks, and navigating the complexities of delivering large-scale projects.

What you’ll need

You’ll need Level 2 English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above are also acceptable), plus one of the following:

• 3 A Levels at grade C or above, preferably in related subjects such as Maths, Science, or IT.
• T Level Pass (with a grade C or above in the core component).
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).
• An equivalent Level 3 qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 or Access to Higher Education Diploma

Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels. Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

What you’ll get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career. In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

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. Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take the role of an Assistant Project Manager within Babcock. Our programme is designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed to excel in project management. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you’ll have access to numerous progression opportunities both within the Project Management function and across the wider business. If you are passionate and driven, your potential for growth is limitless.

You’ll work towards a BSc in Project Management through a structured degree apprenticeship in partnership with University of Plymouth. 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.

About Cavendish Nuclear

We are Cavendish Nuclear, a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group and the UK’s leading nuclear services company. With a highly skilled workforce we are located at offices and sites in the UK as well as internationally. Our people innovate to make nuclear safer, faster, at lower cost and deliver across all aspects of the nuclear energy life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation. A career with us is hugely rewarding and exciting; one that stretches and challenges individuals to be the best they can be. When you join Cavendish Nuclear, you will have opportunities to work on projects that will have an impact on the future. At Cavendish Nuclear we put people first. Work with us and you’ll discover that our focus on people is unique.