About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment, and interiors), space, and defense sectors. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a presence on all continents, the Group employs 100,000 people and recorded revenues of 27.3 billion euros in 2024. Safran ranks as the 2nd company in the aerospace and defense sector in TIME magazine's 'World's Best Companies 2024'.
Safran Electronics & Defense offers its clients embedded intelligence solutions, enabling them to understand the environment, reduce mental load, and guarantee trajectory even in critical situations, across all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky, or in space. The company leverages the expertise of its 13,000 employees for three functions: observing, deciding, and guiding, for both civil and military markets.
Mission description
Project Management Graduate Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: 3-year graduate programme
Start Date: September 2026
What does the role look like?
Our Project Management Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate your career in aerospace. Based at our Actuation World Headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll be part of a team leading projects that span civil and military aviation, from sustainable technologies to advanced manufacturing innovation. You'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle from initial planning and scheduling through to delivery and continuous improvement, giving you exposure to both the technical and commercial sides of project management.
This scheme is designed to accelerate your career in Project and Programme Management. Together we will develop you to become an expert in all aspects of project planning and execution, how to balance competing priorities, and how to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure we are meeting the needs of our diverse customer base. Being a part of our Project Management community, you'll be assigned a dedicated mentor to support and guide you, complementing your career development and fueling your aspirations.
You will work collaboratively with engineers, operations teams, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Supporting the planning, scheduling, and delivery of projects from concept to completion.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer and business objectives.
Preparing project documentation, progress reports, and stakeholder updates.
Monitoring budgets, timelines, and risks to ensure delivery success.
Contributing to problem-solving and process improvements.
Gaining exposure to cutting-edge aerospace projects and technologies.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential Skills
A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
A genuine interest in project management and aerospace.
Desirable Skills
Leadership potential and problem-solving ability.
Interest in innovation and change management.
About Us
Safran is a global leader in aerospace and defence, trusted for our expertise in fly-by-wire, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic actuation systems. Our mission is to make aviation smarter, safer, and more sustainable. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups currently underrepresented in aerospace.
Recruitment Process & Timeline
We believe in making our recruitment process transparent and rewarding:
Application: Apply online with your CV.
Quick Personality & Motivational Assessment: A 10-15 minute mobile questionnaire using a simple swipe-right/left style. You'll also receive your own personalized feedback report to use however you wish.
HireVue Video Interview: Record responses to three short questions (max 5 minutes each). Hiring teams will review these and select candidates for the next stage.
Assessment Centre: Onsite in Wolverhampton. Includes an interview, presentation, and group tasks. You'll also meet the hiring team and gain a deeper understanding of the role and expectations.
Final Decision: Offers will be made by this date at the latest.
Apply now and start your career in aerospace project management with Safran. Please note that potential candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks, and that project access restrictions may apply to some nationalities.