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Project Controls Graduate Programme
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Project Controls Graduate Programme
Programme Details
Programme Title: Project Controls Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role, and qualifications.
Location: Bristol Hub – Ashton House and Babcock Technology Centre
Application Closing Date: 20 October 2026
Programme Start Date: September 2027
Role ID: 74505
Role Overview
On our Project Controls Graduate Programme, you'll help keep critical defence programmes on track, within budget, and delivering against their objectives. As part of Project Controls, you'll provide the analysis and forecasting that enables teams to understand performance, manage risk, and plan effectively. You'll gain experience of how schedule, cost, risk, and performance data is used to support the successful delivery of complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain schedules
- Monitor costs and progress
- Assess risks and opportunities
- Analyse project data
- Produce forecasts and reports
Programme Structure
Over two years, you'll build a strong foundation in Project Controls, developing an understanding of the processes, tools, and techniques used to deliver complex projects. You'll complete a series of placements, each lasting up to six months, across disciplines including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Reporting, Governance, and Assurance.
Development and Support
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
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Training and Development
- Technical training in core Project Controls methodologies and tools
- Focused development in areas such as planning and scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and performance reporting
- Regular feedback and support towards professional accreditation
Career Progression
Once you successfully complete the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within our Project Controls discipline. You’ll have the flexibility to develop as a broad Project Controls professional or specialise in a specific area such as Planning, Cost Control, or Risk Management.
Rewards and Benefits
In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks
Application Requirements
You'll need to 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.
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Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.
Location
Places on our Project Controls programme for September 2027 are available in our Mission Technologies business in Bristol.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.
We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know. Contact us at accesshelp@babcockinternational.com to discuss your needs and explore the options available. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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