Project Management
Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Babcock · University of the West of England
Location
Bristol
Postcode
BS16 1EJ, BS3 2HQ
Salary
£23,776 per year
Duration
4 years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc in Project Management
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
8 December 2026
Vacancy reference
74808
Minimum grades
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English; one of the following: 3 A Levels at grade C or above, T Level Pass (grade C or above in core), BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, or equivalent qualification
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
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. Over the course of your 4-year programme, you will undertake six placements, giving you the opportunity to experience different areas of the business including Project Controls, Project Planning, Risk Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Commercial, In-Service Support, and Operations.
Requirements
Must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. Apprentices are expected to be in the office at least two days per week.
Working week
Hybrid working with minimum 2 days per week in the office. University study can be undertaken virtually with option to attend sessions in person. One day per week dedicated to formal training through Weston College.
Skills
project planningbudgeting and resource managementcommunicationdata analysisteamworkorganisational skillsattention to detailrisk managementcost managementquality management
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Desired
A Level · Any · Grade C
Desired
T Level · Any · Grade C
Desired
BTEC Extended Diploma · Any · Grade MMM
Training & development
You'll attend formal training one day a week through Weston College, where you'll gain essential knowledge and skills to support your development. 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. University study can be undertaken virtually, with the option to attend sessions in person.
Additional training
You will participate in various in-house training courses that enhance technical skills and develop essential soft skills, helping you develop personal and teamwork capabilities vital for your career in project management. You will be provided with a mentor from day one of your apprenticeship, who alongside your line manager and project managers, will support you with your long-term development.
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 including Assistant Project Manager, Project Controller, Project Planner, Risk Specialist, Change Control Specialist, Cost Specialist, and Estimator. Progression opportunities include senior roles in project or project controls management, specialisation in particular areas of project delivery, or roles in programme or portfolio management.
Company benefits
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. Chance to get involved in STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities. Automatically enrolled onto Apprentice Development Programme with digital and face to face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts.
Things to consider
Many of Babcock's programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency may impact your eligibility. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received and may close earlier if there is high level of interest. You are encouraged to submit your application and complete any required online assessments as soon as possible. Please apply to one programme only.
About Babcock
Babcock is a company that works on projects protecting national security and supporting essential public infrastructure.
Website
babcock.jobsIf this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.