Key Takeaways
- Gain experience in Project Controls, including planning, cost management, and risk assessment, on critical defence programmes.
- Two-year structured programme with rotational placements and technical training.
- Starting salary of £35,000 per year, with additional benefits including holiday, pension, and wellbeing support.
- Requires a degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Project Management, Finance, Engineering) and eligibility for UK security clearance.
- Based at HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland, with a closing date of 10 November 2026.
About the Role
This two-year Project Controls Graduate Programme will equip you with the skills to keep critical defence programmes on track, within budget, and delivering against their objectives.
You will gain experience in schedule, cost, risk, and performance data analysis to support complex project delivery. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining schedules, monitoring costs and progress, assessing risks and opportunities, analysing project data, and producing forecasts and reports.
Programme Structure
The programme involves a series of placements, each up to six months, across disciplines such as Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Reporting, Governance, and Assurance. This rotational structure allows you to apply learning on live projects across the project lifecycle.
Development and Support
From day one, you will receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship. The Graduate Development Programme includes masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing. Technical training in core Project Controls methodologies and tools, including planning, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting, will be provided. Support towards professional accreditation is also offered.
Career Progression
Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within Babcock's Project Controls discipline. You can develop as a broad Project Controls professional or specialise in areas like Planning, Cost Control, or Risk Management. Further development into more senior roles is supported through the Babcock Role Framework.
Rewards and Benefits
- Minimum starting salary of £35,000
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme and discounts
- Wellbeing support (mental, physical, financial, and social), including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks
- Opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach and volunteering
Entry Requirements
You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a degree in one of the following subjects: Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Data Science, Maths, Statistics, Business Management, Information/IT Management, Sciences, or Engineering.
Security Clearance
This programme requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. You must be a sole UK national to occupy this post under applicable national security legislation.
Location
HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland.
Working Arrangements
Agile working is offered with flexibility, but you can expect to spend several days a week on-site. You must be able to reliably commute to HM Naval Base Clyde by your start date.