Project Management & Control – Graduate Programme 2026

Project Management and Control – Graduate Programme 2026

With continued growth we have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career within a collaborative and encouraging environment.Salary : £31,500 plus a £3,000 joining bonusDynamic (Hybrid) Working : 2-3 days onsite due to workload classificationSecurity Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.Closing date : Midnight on 3 November 2025What we can offer you

2 year Programme:

starting September 2026Salary reviews throughout the ProgrammeCompany bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%Overtime:

opportunity for paid overtimeAnnual Leave:

25 days plus option to purchase extra holidayFlexi Leave:

Up to 15 additional daysExcellent career progression and development opportunitiesFacilities : Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…The opportunity

Throughout the life cycle of our products, it takes a range of people and skills to design, manufacture and deliver what we do for our end customer. Project Management, Project Control and our Agile teams work simultaneously with each other to deliver programmes of work and projects to customers on time, within budget and to agreed specifications. Working with partners throughout our organisation in a fast paced exciting and changing environment, you will be at the very centre of the project - Collating updates and information from all areas of the business, at all levels, to plan what to do next on a given project.Our Project Managers work with metrics to identify and implement improvements in existing metrics as well as look at ways to improve the existing process for project planning. This involves updating project plans, preparing costs for work with engineers to be presented to senior management and updating Risk Registers. Our Project Control teams look at projects from assessment phases to those in manufacturing and development; you’ll get a full insight to all the different stages of the missile lifecycle. Our Agile teams adopt an iterative approach to delivering our projects; working in sprints and utilising Agile Software technology. Whichever project path you take, our collaborative approach and culture of sharing knowledge will be key to your development. We trust each other to thrive; support one another to learn, and when you join us, you’ll bring a different perspective to how we see the future.Our Project Control, Management and Agile roles are best suited to those with a Business or Economics background with an interest in our products and the technical aspect of the projects we work onWhat we\''re looking for from you

Degree qualified

in Business Management discipline to a minimum of 2:2Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given .MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more ..... full job details .....