Project Management
Project Management Degree Apprentice
Babcock · University of Plymouth
Location
Devonport, Plymouth
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Salary
Starting at £27,381, with annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship programme
Duration
4 years
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
74969
Minimum grades
Level 2 English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above are also acceptable), plus one of the following: 3 A Levels at Grade C or above, A T Level Pass (with Grade C or above in the core component), A BTEC Extended Diploma at Grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit), or an equivalent Level 3 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 are essential to national security. 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. You'll work on real projects, ensuring we meet time, cost, and quality requirements. From cutting-edge design and manufacturing to in-service support and innovative capability enhancement, you'll be responsible for delivering some of our most business-critical projects from start to finish.
Requirements
You must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
Working week
Virtual day release for academic learning, remainder of time onsite at Babcock
Skills
Project managementCommunicationProblem-solvingLeadershipPlanningRisk managementStakeholder managementPresentation
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Maths · Grade C
Desired
A Level · Science · Grade C
Desired
A Level · IT · Grade C
Training & development
You'll work towards a BSc in Project Management through a structured degree apprenticeship in partnership with University of Plymouth. 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.
Additional training
You'll develop both the technical expertise and essential soft skills needed to excel in project management. This includes honing your presentation, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, as well as advanced planning techniques. You'll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme with digital and face to face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts.
Future prospects
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.
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, Opportunity to get involved in STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities
Things to consider
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there's a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we'll assess the first one submitted. You must be a sole UK national to occupy this post.
About Babcock
Babcock is a company involved in projects essential to national security, with work spanning cutting-edge design and manufacturing to in-service support and innovative capability enhancement.
Website
www.babcock.co.uk