Undergraduate Project Management

Length of placement: 12 months

Job title: Undergraduate Submarines Project Management

Location: UK Flexible. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site up to 5 days per week.

Salary: £25,900

End date: 16th June 2028

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description

You may support a wide range of tasks such as controlling budgets and expenditure while also contributing to reporting, decision making and the governance of change within projects. Your role may involve managing project progress, working with diverse stakeholders, identifying emerging issues and trends, meeting contractual requirements and engaging with customers. You could also review performance and identify risks to help optimise project success. Throughout the role you will receive support to develop a broad set of skills and business experience to help you succeed in this field.

Core duties

• Able to perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling.

• Query resolution of basic and routine problems and attend on the job training as appropriate.

• Develop a knowledge of business processes and procedures.

• Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.

• Accountable as a member of the project management team for supporting development and implementation of appropriately tailored project management practices.

The Submarines Team

Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you’ll need to be on track to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Project Management, Mathematics, IT, English, Engineering, Science or Business – including Law Psychology, Sociology & Humanities.

Start date: 21st June 2027

Length of contract: 12 months