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 protect national security and support essential public infrastructure. 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 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 ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, and efficiently – 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 six 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 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.
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.
Project Management can open the door to a wide variety of career paths. You might progress into more senior roles in project or project controls management, specialise in a particular area of project delivery, or move into programme or portfolio management. It can also lead to broader opportunities in related fields—such as becoming a Business Analyst, Operations Manager, or exploring other roles where project skills are highly valued.
What you’ll need
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English.
One of the following:
3 A Levels at grade C or above, preferably in related subjects such as Maths, Science, or IT.
A T Level Pass (with a grade C or above in the core).
A BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM.
Or an equivalent qualification.
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 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’.
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
Project Management Degree Apprenticeship in Bristol employer: Babcock
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and leadership thrive. With competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of asset management while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in beautiful locations like Bristol, Plymouth, and Helensburgh. Join us to be part of a global organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on national security and public infrastructure.
