Project Management Year in Industry Placement 2025-2026

targetjobs UK; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation solutions seeks an Industrial Placement Candidate to join their Operations team. The role involves supporting project management, collaborating with various business units, and preparing competitive bid proposals. Ideal candidates should be studying a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. Employee benefits include private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and flexible extras.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras

Employee assistance program

Staff car park with EV charging stations

Subsidised staff restaurant

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant degree such as Business Management or Finance.
• Essential skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Management and Operations teams.
• Preparing and managing handovers to contract delivery.
• Maintaining records of bids and proposals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management understanding

Education

Relevant degree such as Business Management or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Location:

UK – Crawley - West Sussex

Employment:

Full-time, 12 month FTC

Overview

Acron Aviation Solutions is dedicated to ‘Creating Safer Skies’. Our solutions range from computer-based training to state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators (FFS). We focus on improving training experiences and enhancing safety for airlines worldwide.

We are seeking an Industrial Placement Candidate (IPC) with a proactive ‘can do’ attitude to join our Operations team. The IPC will support the global L3Harris business in a fast-paced environment, assisting with project bidding and management across various business units throughout the project lifecycle. This includes preparing comprehensive, competitive, and customer-focused bid proposals for a variety of new business opportunities.

The Operations team collaborates across the company to develop solutions and meet customer needs. The IPC will gain exposure to engineering, supply chain, sales, project management, finance, commercial, and marketing functions, engaging with key stakeholders and presenting to C-suite executives for approvals. The role also involves participating in strategic initiatives to drive change and continuous improvement.

Our Values

• Customer First
• Own It
• Move Fast
• Speak Candidly

Employee Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and options to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras like healthcare cash plans, dental insurance, gym memberships, critical illness cover, and cycle to work schemes
• Employee assistance program supporting mental health and wellbeing
• Staff car park with EV charging stations
• Subsidised staff restaurant

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Management and Operations teams with various tasks, reports, and stakeholder collaborations
• Managing Acron Aviation functional teams to review customer requirements and define project scope
• Preparing and managing handovers to contract delivery for successful project launches
• Supporting governance processes to secure timely approvals
• Maintaining records of bids and proposals, ensuring documentation accuracy
• Facilitating value-focused solutions aligned with customer requirements, involving Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders
• Upholding high ethical standards and complying with company policies
• Performing additional duties to support business objectives

Qualifications And Skills

Ideal candidate will be studying a relevant degree such as Business Management or Finance with a Business Management module. Essential skills include:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Commercial awareness and risk management understanding