Key Takeaways
- Launch your career as a Graduate Project Leader at Leonardo in Edinburgh.
- Earn a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus and a £1,000 exit bonus.
- Gain experience through a 12-month rotational programme working on Surveillance radars.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree or higher; all degree backgrounds considered with relevant experience.
- Hybrid working model with at least three days on-site per week.
About the Role
As a Graduate Project Leader, you will join a team working on world-class Surveillance radars, including Osprey and Seaspray. You will learn the business, products, and project management discipline through a rotation across three areas: live contracts, new product development, and another unspecified area. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams and build understanding towards taking responsibility for the successful delivery of compliant projects, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk management. You will also develop communication skills to encourage project delivery, contribute to business winning activities, and participate in project reviews and business governance.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of a 2:2 Bachelor’s/Integrated Master’s degree, or higher degree (e.g., MSc or PhD).
- All degree backgrounds are considered if you have relevant experience. Examples include Business Management and Engineering disciplines (particularly Engineering Management).
- Enthusiasm and organisation.
- The ability to work to tight timescales.
- A team player with the ability to support others and seek support.
Security Clearance
Many roles require security and export control restrictions. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence for identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years (BPSS requirements). Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive posts, generally requiring continuous UK residency for the previous five years (SC level) or ten years (DV clearance), with some exceptions.
Benefits
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
- Eligibility for a bonus scheme.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
Application Process
- Starting salary of £34,000 per annum.
- £1,000 welcome bonus.
- £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme.
- Potential eligibility for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA).
- Applications are open to graduates with a 2:2 degree or higher.
- Hybrid working is available.
- Primary location: Edinburgh.