Job Description:
Your impact
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?
At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
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 professional development.
Our 2 year Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.
On joining, you will receive a competitive starting salary, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.
We encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Project Management Business Graduate within the Project Management function.
During the programme, you will:
Start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by team building activities. There will also be a Project Management specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established. From day one, you will be immersed in a wide range of development opportunities, delivered across both virtual platforms and practical working environments.
As part of the graduate scheme, placements typically consist of 6-month rotations across the Project Management function, offering exposure to a wide range of projects and business areas. A key highlight of the programme is the opportunity to undertake a 3-month external placement elsewhere within the business, broadening your organisational understanding and professional network.
This structured scheme is designed to help you build both your technical expertise and soft skills, offering a more comprehensive development experience than a direct entry role might provide. You’ll gain insights into real-world challenges while working alongside experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
In collaboration with the Project Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will also have the chance to help shape your own development path. This includes selecting placements that align with your career goals and provide visibility of the entire Product Life Cycle — from concept and design through to delivery and in-service support — as well as broader business operations.
Leonardo is committed to nurturing its graduates into future leaders and professionals within the business and technical communities. We actively encourage a culture of lifelong learning, and our graduates benefit from access to Coursera and LinkedIn Learning – offering a catalogue of over 4,000 courses across a broad range of subjects. This empowers you to take ownership of your development and tailor your learning journey to match your professional ambitions and personal interests.
As a Project Management Graduate, you will…
1. Project Life Cycle Support: Assist project managers in coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful progression through each phase of the programme, while monitoring schedule, cost, risk, and quality parameters.
2. Product Roadmap Development: Contribute to the long-term strategic development of various aircraft platforms, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals.
3. Bid and Proposal Consulting: Support the preparation of bids and proposals for future aircraft sales by providing project management input and commercial insight.
4. Programme Phase Engagement: Gain hands-on experience across multiple aircraft programme phases including design definition, procurement, build and flight test, and final delivery to the customer.
5. Aircraft Deliveries and Contract Fulfilment: Support contract execution and deliverables, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of aircraft and associated services.
6. PMO Support: Work within the Project Management Office to provide governance, reporting, and project control support.
7. Stakeholder Management: Assist with internal and external stakeholder engagement, including customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project.
8. International Exposure: Participate in domestic and international site visits, offering a broader understanding of customer environments and operational requirements.
You may also have the opportunity to visit customer facilities both domestically and internationally, gaining first-hand exposure to operational environments and strengthening customer relationships.
By working alongside world-leading specialists in the aerospace sector, you will continuously enhance your technical capabilities, while developing both academic and practical understanding of the complex and fast-paced aerospace industry. This role provides a comprehensive foundation for a future career in project management within high-technology engineering environments.
What you’ll bring
Entry Requirements
9. Minimum 2:2 Bachelors or Masters in Engineering Management, Economics or Business-related subject.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
10. Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
11. Secure your future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
12. Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
13. Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
14. Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
15. Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
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We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
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