Graduate Project Manager

Leonardo, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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.

Our 12‑month Graduate Programmes give you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject‑matter experts. On joining you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. A Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA) may be available subject to specific criteria.

Primary location:
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Hybrid working:
Onsite (at least four days per week). Some national or international travel may be required.

An opportunity has arisen within the GCAP MRFS Project Management Team for a Graduate Project Manager. The MRFS (Multi‑Function Radio Frequency System) is a major sensor within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). The role will be based in Edinburgh and require a UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Manage and deliver small‑to‑medium sized projects/work packages, reporting on progress, issues, schedule and cost to the Project Manager.
• Work closely with the MRFS Software Project Manager supporting the development of Agile ways of working and the delivery of software into three projects.
• Co‑ordinate and support a range of activities across an international demonstrator project.
• Collaborate with Engineering Management and other supporting functions to build relationships and develop ways of working.
• Manage stakeholders (both internal and external) and gain exposure to an international consortium and customer base.
• Develop to Association of Project Management Qualification (APMQ) level.

• Highly effective interpersonal skills; excellent communicator, strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Project management skills such as risk management, schedule management, cost and earned value management.
• Understanding of Project Management methodologies including Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/SAFe).
• Leadership skills bringing teams together and building strong teams, influencing colleagues who may be more senior or experienced.

• High level of drive and commitment – results‑driven.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and analytical skills, comfortable presenting information and communicating.
• Team‑player with the ability to self‑start.
• Fast learner capable of learning engineering products and processes in both hardware and software.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced and complex environment with the ability to multi‑task.

All Graduate Project Manager roles require (a) a minimum of a 2:2 Bachelors/Integrated Master’s degree, or (b) a higher degree such as an MSc or PhD.

Acceptable degrees for this role:

• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Business
• Aerospace Engineering

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional controls may apply, including clearance to the Security Check (SC) level.

• Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Bonus scheme for all employees.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Up to £500 annually on flexible personal benefit options.

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace. Diverse teams spark creativity, drive innovation and lead to better outcomes for our people, communities and customers. If you have accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, let us know.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Contract type:
  Permanent
• Job function:
  Project Management, Information Technology, and Engineering
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security