Construction Management Graduate Programme
What will you do on the programme?
If you’re looking for a career where no two days are the same, our Construction Management Graduate Programme offers exactly that. You’ll help deliver complex infrastructure projects while developing the skills and confidence to play a key role in their success.
You’ll gain experience across the full project lifecycle – from cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration through to project coordination and regulatory compliance. That might mean preparing tenders, monitoring financial performance, and supporting contract negotiations, as well as working with contractors, planning activities, managing schedules, and embedding health, safety and environmental standards. You’ll also contribute to risk management, help identify potential hazards, and promote a culture where safety is always the top priority.
Every project is a chance to make a meaningful impact. Your work will help ensure critical defence infrastructure is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll also have the chance to explore emerging technologies and modern construction methods – bringing fresh thinking that helps projects run efficiently today and remain resilient for the future.
How is the programme structured?
Over the two-year programme, you’ll take on a variety of placements that give you experience across the construction project lifecycle. From planning and procurement to on-site delivery, each rotation brings new responsibilities and the chance to see how everything fits together.
You’ll work closely with engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers, building your confidence and learning how to communicate technical detail clearly. It’s a supportive space to grow your skills, explore different areas and start shaping a career you’re genuinely excited about.
How do we develop and support you?
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Your technical development will be just as supported. Alongside core in-house training, you’ll complete courses such as the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) and Project Management Qualification (PMQ), NEC3 (New Engineering Contract), and CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015) awareness. You’ll also cover health and safety training, including gaining your CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
You’ll also benefit from training aligned with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the professional body for construction management and leadership. We’ll guide you through your professional development and cover the costs associated with achieving Chartered status.
What’s waiting for you after the programme?
Upon completing the programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role in construction management.
From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.
What rewards and benefits will you get?
We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
What do you need to apply?
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, a STEM degree, Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering degree.
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Many of our graduate programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
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Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.
Where will you be based?
Places on our Construction Management programme for Autumn 2026 are available at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. We ask our graduates to be adaptable as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.
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Babcock International Group
Engineering
About us
Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.
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Locations
What will you do on the programme?
If you’re looking for a career where no two days are the same, our Construction Management Graduate Programme offers exactly that. You’ll help deliver complex infrastructure projects while developing the skills and confidence to play a key role in their success.
You’ll gain experience across the full project lifecycle – from cost planning, budgeting, and contract administration through to project coordination and regulatory compliance. That might mean preparing tenders, monitoring financial performance, and supporting contract negotiations, as well as working with contractors, planning activities, managing schedules, and embedding health, safety and environmental standards. You’ll also contribute to risk management, help identify potential hazards, and promote a culture where safety is always the top priority.
Every project is a chance to make a meaningful impact. Your work will help ensure critical defence infrastructure is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You’ll also have the chance to explore emerging technologies and modern construction methods – bringing fresh thinking that helps projects run efficiently today and remain resilient for the future.
How is the programme structured?
Over the two-year programme, you’ll take on a variety of placements that give you experience across the construction project lifecycle. From planning and procurement to on-site delivery, each rotation brings new responsibilities and the chance to see how everything fits together.
You’ll work closely with engineers, quantity surveyors and project managers, building your confidence and learning how to communicate technical detail clearly. It’s a supportive space to grow your skills, explore different areas and start shaping a career you’re genuinely excited about.
How do we develop and support you?
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Your technical development will be just as supported. Alongside core in-house training, you’ll complete courses such as the Association for Project Management (APM) Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) and Project Management Qualification (PMQ), NEC3 (New Engineering Contract), and CDM 2015 (Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015) awareness. You’ll also cover health and safety training, including gaining your CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card.
You’ll also benefit from training aligned with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the professional body for construction management and leadership. We’ll guide you through your professional development and cover the costs associated with achieving Chartered status.
What’s waiting for you after the programme?
Upon completing the programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role in construction management.
From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.
What rewards and benefits will you get?
We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
What do you need to apply?
-
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, a STEM degree, Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering degree.
-
Many of our graduate programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
-
Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.
Where will you be based?
Places on our Construction Management programme for Autumn 2026 are available at HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland. We ask our graduates to be adaptable as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.
Babcock International Group
Engineering
About us
Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.
