Project Management Degree Apprenticeship at Babcock International

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:

  • Advanced planning and scheduling techniques

  • Communication and stakeholder management

  • Problem-solving and decision-making

  • Team leadership and collaboration

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • 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 experience will span the full project lifecycle, giving you the insight and capability to take ownership of complex programmes. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to launch a successful career in project management

Babcock International

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Any subject
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Any Subject
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Any Subject
  • Grade: C or above
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

£25,364 a year

Bristol, BS16 1EJ

Degree Level Apprenticeship

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

3

Business and administration

1000345839

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