Science Project Management University Placement at Nuclear Defence Company
Gradfuel, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for passionate Undergraduate Students to join our Project amp; Programme Management team.
We are a high performing streamlined business, delivering extraordinary products. Our Programme and Project Management Function supports this, by ensuring the flawless execution of projects (human resource, IT, construction, science and product manufacture), safely, securely, to budget, to the correct quality and on time. By joining us as an Undergraduate Student, you will not only gain knowledge and experience on the content and application of industry best practice project management principles but will also make a direct and visible contribution to the successful manufacture and delivery of our product and developing estate.
Interested candidates will most likely be studying a STEM, project management or business management degree (or module). The placement will add to this, through a structured learning experience of both task-based learning and scheduled, often external training opportunities. Given the specialist nature of our collective task, there is little doubt that the experience and network you will build on and develop add to your personal and career development.
Exact taskings will depend on the projects available at the time. Previous undergraduate students have been assigned independent low complexity projects and work packages within a larger projects. In all cases, year in industry students have been, and will be supported and mentored by experienced project personnel, well versed in our processes.
Requirements
You will possess the following traits and qualities:
- Growth Mindset; You’re full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
- Curious; you’re a person who loves to think outside the box. (You’re a person who loves to take the box apart!).
- Innovative; you’re open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
- Resilience; you’re an advocate of ‘speaking up’ for yourself and others openly and constructively.
- Team Worker; you’re dependable and reliable. You’re interested in collaborating with and supporting others.
Benefits
- A salary of 20,500
- A market leading contributory pension scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent work/life balance
- 9-day working fortnight. This means you get every other Friday off work.
- Access to employee benefits portal discounts off everyday retail, hospitality and leisure.
- Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field.