Programme title: Project Management Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6
Salary:
Year 1: £25,364
Year 2: £28,528
Year 3: £34,326
Year 4: £36,572
Year 5: £39,120
Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol
Application closing date: 18th December 2025
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 67200
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.
About the programme
Getting things to happen how they should, when they should, safely and within budget is both a science and an art. On this programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done.
As a Project Management Degree Apprentice, you’ll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered successfully. Whether it’s cutting-edge design and manufacturing, in-service support, or innovative capability enhancement, you’ll contribute to some of our most business-critical programmes.
One of your core responsibilities will be supporting the planning and delivery of Maintenance Periods for in-service UK submarines. Working within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, you’ll gain experience managing complex programmes and discover first-hand the strategic importance of the UK’s submarine fleet.
Over the course of this four-year programme, you’ll develop a blend of technical knowledge and essential soft skills, including:
- Advanced planning and scheduling techniques
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Risk assessment and mitigation
You’ll put these skills into practice by leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and navigating the challenges of delivering large-scale, high-impact projects.
Your experience will span the full project lifecycle, giving you the insight and capability to take ownership of complex programmes. By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to launch a successful career in project management.
Your education/training
You’ll work towards a BSc in Project Management through a structured degree apprenticeship.
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. You’ll develop practical skills, gain valuable industry experience, and deepen your understanding of your role by contributing to live projects and working alongside experienced professionals.
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. If you are passionate and driven, your potential for growth is limitless.
What you’ll need
- Level 2 English and Maths at 4/C or above, plus one of the following:
- 3 A Levels at grade C or above, preferably in related subjects such as Maths, Science, or IT.
- T Level Pass (with a grade C or above in the core component).
- BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).
- An equivalent qualification at Level 3.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for project management.
- Many of our apprenticeships are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- Please note that a successful application for this apprenticeship is dependent on acceptance by the University Centre Weston.
What you’ll get
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
- 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
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.
Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Application process and closing dates
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.