Project Management Apprentice

Experience a fast-paced and dynamic project environment as you own and deliver real projects. As a Project Management Degree Apprentice at Babcock, you’ll be making a meaningful difference to the world around you, supporting customers with world-leading technologies and capabilities.

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 will become an integral part of our Project Management and Project Controls Discipline, working on a diverse range of projects where your contributions can make a significant impact.

You’ll be delivering benefits to our customers while always keeping time, cost, quality and risk in mind.

Your typical daily activities will include:

• Preparing planning schedules and activities for review
• Defining work packages 
• Reconciling and analysing data into useful information
• Developing communication plans 
• Producing reports on delivery, cost and quality 
• Collaborating with your teams to solve real world problems 
• Budgeting and resource management 
• Engaging with customers to provide updates

Over the course of your 4-year programme, you will undertake 6 placements, giving you the opportunity to experience different areas of the business. This will help you develop in-depth knowledge of project management and give you a strong start in your career. 

Your placements may also include Project Controls, Project Planning, Risk Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, In-Service Support, and Operations, among many other opportunities.

Your education/training 

You’ll attend the University Centre Weston weekly, working towards your qualifications. You will study to obtain the Project Management Qualification (PMQ) from the Association for Project Management (APM) and a BSc in Project Management from the University of the West of England.

To complement your studies, you will also participate in various in-house training courses. These courses will not only enhance your technical skills but also focus on developing essential soft skills, helping you to develop personal and teamwork capabilities that are vital for your career in project management.

You will be provided with a mentor, for day one of your apprenticeship, who alongside your line manager and project managers, will support you with your long-term development and offer guidance in your education and training.

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well-prepared to take on a variety of roles within the project management field. Opportunities available to you may include positions such as Assistant Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Planner, Risk Specialist, Change Control Specialist, Cost Specialist, and Estimator.

You will have the chance to work across diverse areas, including Business Growth, Project Delivery, the Project Management Office, and Production Management, among others.

Your experiences will be broad and varied, allowing you to engage in projects that span from the depths of the ocean to the vastness of outer space, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in your future career.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/5 or higher (or equivalent), including GCSE English and Maths at grade C/5 or higher, in related subjects.
• 3 A Levels at grade C/5 or above, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC at Merit or Distinction, in related subjects.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for project management.
• Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for.

What you’ll get 

We will 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.

Application closing date: March 2025

Programme start date: September 2025