Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship

Cooper & Hall Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

Minimum 28 days holiday including bank

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits: cycle to work

STEM outreach and volunteering

Job summary

Babcock is offering a 4-year Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship in the United Kingdom. You’ll work on high-profile defence programmes, including Royal Navy Type 31 frigates and the Submarine Dismantling Programme, while pursuing a postgraduate MA in Business Management with Heriot-Watt University.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in project controls, planning, data-led decision making, and risk management, supported by structured coaching and a formal learning path.

Qualifications

• SQA Highers BBBB including English required.
• A-Levels BBC including English required.
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points required.
• HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit preferred.
• Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills considered.

Responsibilities

• Support major defence programmes onboarding through project controls.
• Rotate through project controls placements and contribute to live projects.
• Work with experienced professionals and engage in structured development.

Education

SQA Highers BBBB (two sittings), including English

A-Levels BBC, including English

Int. Baccalaureate 29 points

SQA HNC in a relevant subject

Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills

Job description

Our 4-year Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes, all while working towards a postgraduate degree and building a rewarding career in Project Management.

About the programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience supporting major programmes, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the UK Submarine Dismantling Programme. You’ll play a role in the delivery, maintenance, and transformation of some of the UK’s most advanced naval platforms while developing an understanding of how large-scale projects are managed.

As part of the programme, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to emerging technologies and modern approaches to delivery, including digital project controls, data-driven decision making, advanced planning and scheduling tools, sustainability and environmentally responsible programme delivery, and systems integration and modern engineering practices.

Through a combination of practical experience and structured development, you’ll build a strong foundation in project management, developing skills in stakeholder engagement and communication, planning and delivery, risk and opportunity management, change and cost control, and data-led reporting and decision making. You’ll also develop a broader understanding of the technical and operational challenges involved in delivering complex engineering programmes.

Your education/training

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study towards an MA in Business Management with Heriot-Watt University, combining academic learning with practical experience in the workplace.

Our apprenticeship programme follows the proven 70:20:10 development model, giving you the ideal balance of experience, support and formal learning:

• 70% workplace experience: Rotate through Project Controls placements and contribute to real projects and programmes.

• 20% coaching and mentoring: Learn from experienced professionals who will guide and support your development.

• 10% formal learning: Work towards a recognised postgraduate qualification alongside your role.

You'll also follow a structured Project Management Career Framework, providing a clear pathway for your development and future progression at Babcock.

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed a strong foundation in core project management disciplines, practical business knowledge, and the skills needed to build a successful long-term career in Project Management.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion of the programme, you'll be ready to step into a Project Assistant or an assistant Project Manager role, with a competitive salary of up to £39,000.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What you’ll need

• You'll need one of the following:

  • SQA Highers at BBBB (over two sittings), including English

  • A-Levels at BBC, including English

  • Int. Baccalaureate 29 points

  • SQA HNC in a relevant subject (or a suitable Modern Apprenticeship) with B in the graded unit

  • Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills in conjunction with other suitable qualifications

• You must be resident in Scotland, as Graduate Apprenticeships are only available to individuals living and working in Scotland.

• This role requires on-site attendance. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute to the site. This will normally require living within a reasonable commuting distance of Rosyth or relocating before you join us.

• 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) security 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 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.