Industrial Placement - Project Management

Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact and gain hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for industrial placement students who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

Our placements are designed to help you apply your studies in a practical setting, develop your technical skills, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates.

As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi‑national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Project Management Undergraduate (Industrial Placement Student) within the Project Management function. Joining the 12‑month Industrial Placement Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business.

Our Industrial Placement Programme offers you the chance to spend a year with us, working on meaningful projects alongside subject matter experts, within multidisciplinary teams, and across the product lifecycle. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000, with coaching and support from a dedicated team to help you achieve both your placement objectives and personal development goals.

It begins with a comprehensive induction programme, introducing you to the company, its culture, and your specific placement area. From day one, you will be immersed in a wide range of development opportunities, delivered across both virtual platforms and practical working environments.

During your placement, we encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

Successful completion of an Industrial Placement with Leonardo may also lead to an offer on our Graduate Development Programme.

Leonardo is committed to nurturing its undergraduates into future leaders and professionals within the business and technical communities. We actively encourage a culture of lifelong learning, and our undergraduates benefit from access to Coursera and Linked In 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.

• 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.
• Product Roadmap Development:
  Contribute to the long‑term strategic development of various aircraft platforms, aligning technical roadmaps with business goals.
• Bid and Proposal Consulting:
  Support the preparation of bids and proposals for future aircraft sales by providing project management input and commercial insight.
• 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.
• Aircraft Deliveries and Contract Fulfilment:
  Support contract execution and deliverables, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery of aircraft and associated services.
• PMO Support:
  Work within the Project Management Office to provide governance, reporting, and project control support.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Assist with internal and external stakeholder engagement, including customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project.
• International Exposure:
  Participate in domestic and international site visits, offering a broader understanding of customer environments and operational requirements.

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