Project Management Graduate

Job Description

Location: Wolverhampton
Contract Type: Three-Year Fixed-Term Graduate Programme
Start Date: September 2027

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Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation. As a Project Management Graduate, you'll join a structured development programme designed to accelerate your career and prepare you for future leadership opportunities within our business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

About the Role

Based at our Actuation Systems headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll gain hands-on experience within our Project Management community, working on projects that support both civil and military aerospace programmes.

Over three years, you'll develop a strong understanding of project and programme management, gaining exposure to all stages of the project lifecycle, from planning and scheduling through to delivery and continuous improvement. You'll work on business-critical projects, helping to balance customer requirements, timescales, budgets and risk, while developing the skills needed for a successful career in project management.

You'll work closely with engineers, operations teams and customers, supported by experienced colleagues, dedicated mentoring and regular development reviews. Throughout the programme, you'll build the knowledge, confidence and leadership capabilities required to progress within Safran's global project management community.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, scheduling and delivery of projects from initiation through to completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve customer and business objectives.
• Prepare project documentation, reports and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor project budgets, timescales and risks, supporting successful delivery.
• Analyse project performance data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to a range of aerospace projects, technologies and customers.
• Develop your project management knowledge, skills and professional network.
• Take ownership of your development and career progression.

Job Requirements

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Achieved, or be on track to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in project management and aerospace.

Desirable Criteria

• Leadership experience through work, university, sport, volunteering or extracurricular activities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in innovation, change management or continuous improvement.

Recruitment Process

1. Stage 1 - Application: Online with your CV.
2. Stage 2 - Online Assessment & Video Interview: Suitable applicants will be invited to complete an online assessment and video interview.
3. Stage 3 - Assessment Centre: 1 December 2026 | Wolverhampton. The assessment centre will include an interview, presentation and group exercise, along with an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about Safran.
4. Stage 4 - Final Decision: Successful candidates can expect to receive offers during December 2026.
5. Stage 5 - Onboarding: Our Early Careers team will support you before you join, providing regular updates and opportunities to connect with fellow graduates.

Inclusion & Belonging at Safran

We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply. We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about any reasonable adjustments that may help you participate fully. We celebrate diversity and believe our differences help drive innovation, collaboration and success.

Get Involved

You can also become part of our wider Safran community through initiatives including:

• Women at Safran
• Diversity at Safran
• STEM Ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Sports & Social Clubs
• Charity Partnerships
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace while building a rewarding career with Safran.

What's in It for You?

• Structured three-year graduate programme.
• Broad exposure to aerospace project and programme management.
• Dedicated mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to work on complex and high-profile projects.
• Support towards developing as a future project management professional.
• Long-term career opportunities within a global organisation.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

Stafford Road WV10 7EH
Wolverhampton
England United Kingdom