Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship with Babcock, working towards an MA in Business Management.
- Earn a starting salary of £18,819, rising to £32,261 by Year 4.
- Gain practical experience on major defence programmes in Rosyth, Scotland.
- Applications close on 8th December 2026.
About the Role
This 4-year Project Management Graduate Apprenticeship offers the chance to contribute to significant UK defence programmes while pursuing a postgraduate degree and building a career in Project Management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support major programmes, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the UK Submarine Dismantling Programme.
- Contribute to the delivery, maintenance, and transformation of advanced naval platforms.
- Gain exposure to emerging technologies and modern delivery approaches, such as digital project controls, data-driven decision making, advanced planning and scheduling, sustainability, and systems integration.
- Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, communication, planning, delivery, risk and opportunity management, change and cost control, and data-led reporting.
- Understand the technical and operational challenges of complex engineering programmes.
Education and Training
- Study towards an MA in Business Management with Heriot-Watt University.
- Follow the 70:20:10 development model: 70% workplace experience (rotating through Project Controls placements), 20% coaching and mentoring, and 10% formal learning.
- Progress through a structured Project Management Career Framework.
Future Prospects
- Upon completion, be prepared for roles such as Project Assistant or assistant Project Manager, with a competitive salary of up to £39,000.
- Clear career progression pathways are available through the Babcock Role Framework.
Entry Requirements
- Academic Qualifications:
- SQA Highers at BBBB (over two sittings), including English
- A-Levels at BBC, including English
- Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
- SQA HNC in a relevant subject (or a suitable Modern Apprenticeship) with B in the graded unit
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills in conjunction with other suitable qualifications
- Residency: Must be resident in Scotland.
- Commuting: Must be able to reliably commute to Rosyth, Scotland, or relocate.
- Security Clearance: Must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. This post is only open to UK nationals.
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 (cycle to work scheme, employee shopping savings portal)
- Opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering
Application Process
- Applications are reviewed in order of receipt; early submission is recommended as the role may close early if oversubscribed.
- Apply to only one programme.
- Support is available for candidates requiring adjustments during the recruitment process; please inform Babcock when applying.
- Babcock is committed to building an inclusive culture and is happy to discuss flexible working.