Career Opportunities: Project Management Degree Apprenticeship (60304)

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: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: March 2025
Programme start date: September 2025 
Role ID: 60304

Do you have what it takes to lead complex and exciting projects from concept to completion? Our 4.5-year Project Management Degree Apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to earn a degree while overseeing critical projects that contribute to creating a safer and 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 degree level apprenticeship programme, you’ll learn exactly how it’s done.

As a Project Management Degree Apprentice, you’ll work on real projects, ensuring we meet time, cost, and quality requirements. From cutting-edge design and manufacturing to in-service support and innovative capability enhancement, you’ll be responsible for delivering some of our most business-critical projects from start to finish. 

You’ll develop both the technical expertise and essential soft skills needed to excel in project management. This includes honing your presentation, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills, as well as advanced planning techniques. Throughout the programme, you’ll put these skills into practice by leading multi-skilled teams, managing stakeholder expectations, assessing risks, and navigating the complexities of delivering large-scale projects.

Your education/training

Upon successfully completing your apprenticeship, you will earn a BSc in Project Management from the University of Plymouth, along with a professional qualification in Project Management at IPMA Level D (or equivalent). Additionally, you will become eligible for membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).

Your training will involve a combination of classroom learning and work placements. Every fortnight, you will engage in two days of learning with the university, which will include a mix of in-person teaching, online sessions, and self-directed learning. The remainder of your time will be spent onsite at Babcock, where you will gain practical experience and learn the specifics of your role.

Future prospects

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take the role of an Assistant Project Manager within Babcock, where you can expect to earn a competitive salary exceeding £42,000. 

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

You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including English and Mathematics or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths). Plus, one of the following:

• Three A-levels at Grade C or above. 
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Pass.
• Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma, to include 30 Level 3 Credits at Merit.
• Baccalaureate IB: Pass.
• T-Levels: If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 3 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

Please note that a successful application for this apprenticeship is dependent on acceptance by the University of Plymouth.

What you’ll get 

We’ll 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.

Closing dates   

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.