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Overview
Graduate Opportunities 2027
Programme & Project Management
Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast
Love solving problems, working with people, and making big ideas happen? At Short Brothers, we're helping shape the future of aerospace through innovative research and development, cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing, and rigorous aftermarket support for some of the world's leading aircraft programmes. Behind every successful aircraft programme is a team of people coordinating projects, managing stakeholders, solving challenges, and ensuring ambitious goals become reality. That's where you come in. We're looking for ambitious graduates to join our Programme and Project Management teams and help deliver exciting aerospace projects.
Why Choose Programme & Project Management?
If engineering is about designing solutions, programme project management is about bringing those solutions to life. You'll be at the centre of the action, working with engineering and business colleagues, as well as suppliers and customers, help deliver projects that matter. From managing timelines and coordinating teams to influencing key decisions to solve complex challenges, you'll develop highly-valuable, industry skills. No two days are the same.
What's in It for You?
This isn't a role where you'll sit in the background taking notes. You'll gain exposure to real projects from the start, work alongside experienced professionals, and build the confidence to lead, influence, and deliver results.
Benefits Include:
- 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
- Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Generous life cover
- Enhanced maternity-leave pay
- Access to 24/7 online GP services
- Occupational sick scheme
- On-site Occupational Health department
- Employee Assistance programme
- Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
- Advancement opportunities
- Access to exclusive employee discounts
- Free car-parking
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Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
As a graduate in Programme or Project Management, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on local and global aerospace projects.
- Collaborate with teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations.
- Help solve complex business and project challenges.
- Support project planning, scheduling, risk management, and delivery activities.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement.
- Develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Learn how major aerospace programmes are managed from concept through to delivery.
Qualifications
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are curious, organised, proactive, and excited by the challenge of bringing people and projects together. You might be someone who enjoys leading group projects, organising events, solving problems, or finding better ways of doing things. Most importantly, you'll be enthusiastic about learning, collaborating, and developing your career within a global aerospace organisation.
Essential Requirements
You'll have:
- A minimum 2:2 Honours Degree in a relevant Business-related subject or Engineering discipline.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to think critically and solve problems.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- An interest in project delivery, programme management, and the aerospace industry.
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Desirable Qualifications
The following may strengthen your application:
- A Master's degree, First-Class or 2:1 Honours Degree.
- Relevant placement, internship, industrial, or post-study experience.
- Experience leading projects, coordinating teams, or managing competing priorities.
- Evidence of strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Build Your Future with Short Brothers, a Boeing Company
The aerospace industry is evolving faster than ever. New technologies, more sustainable aviation, and increasingly complex global programmes require talented people who can bring teams together, drive progress, and turn ambitious visions into reality. As a Programme or Project Management graduate at Short Brothers, you'll gain valuable experience, build a powerful professional network, and play a part in shaping the future of flight. Whether your long-term ambition is to lead programmes, manage major projects, or influence business strategy, this could be the perfect place to start.
Key Dates
- Qualification must be achieved by July 2027
- Applications close: 4PM Monday 2nd November 2026
- Applicants who have already achieved the required qualifications may also be considered for opportunities available before Summer 2027.
Lead projects. Build relationships. Deliver the future.
Apply now and launch your career with Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
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