Project Management Graduate

Job Description

Our 12 month Graduate Programme

Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £33,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.

You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

The opportunity

As a Project Management Graduate, you will be involved in a wide range of important programmes working closely within an Integrated Project Team (IPT), which is brings together the cross-functional skillset of engineers and professionals from across the business. The aim of Project Management is to achieve the successful delivery of a solution that is compliant with Customer, Contractual and Legislative requirements.

Our Project Leaders and Project Managers take responsibility for the effective planning and management of team performance and project schedule, cost and quality. They will work closely with customers and internal functions; build good relationships; report progress; manage risks and take advantage of opportunities.

What You’ll Do As a Graduate PM

• Support the delivery of effective project management services across the programme team ensuring all relevant project management processes are adhered to;
• Provide support to the IPT Lead in coordinating a consistent approach to project management reporting for customer contracts;
• Supporting the matrix team in capturing accurate record of actions/decisions during critical external meetings;
• Coordinating and issuing reports on all project actions outstanding, obtaining updates from action owners on a regular frequency;
• Supporting the Risk Management process across the specific Programme;
• Supporting the achievement of the forecasted cash, revenue & margin return;
• Assisting in generating and validating estimates and proposals for new bids, under the direction of Bid Manager;
• Maintaining the team calendar to reflect important project related dates, with aim of deconflicting programme critical events e.g. PDR/CDR/TRR/Customer reviews.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude and determination to support a challenging programme in achieving outputs;
• A drive and passion in Project Management with a desire to grow into a future PM leader;
• Ability to operate in matrix organisation across the IPT with multiple priorities;
• Personable and able to obtain updates from busy teams by required deadlines;
• Able to operate with minimal supervision, once task allocation is provided;
• A good understanding of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power-point, Project;
• Attention to detail to ensure an accurate record of events is captured at critical events;
  
  

What We Need From You

All of our roles require (a) a minimum of a 2 2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree, such as a MSc or PhD. We will consider any subjects but Engineering, other STEM, Business or Project Management are our preference.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with possibility of hybrid working options.
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid