SDA graduate schemes
Published 21 August 2024
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Technical Engineering Graduate Scheme
Opens: March
Starts: October/November
Duration: Two years
Location: Bristol with work-based technical placements
What you will need
Five full GCSEs at A*-C or grades 4-9. Predicted or achieved a minimum of 2:2 (or equivalent) in an engineering or science-related honours degree.
What you will do
You will complete various work-based placements across SDA delivery teams, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) and Navy Command.
You will have a dedicated scheme manager, a placement supervisor and a professionally registered mentor to ensure your professional and on-the-job development. Your first placement will be in Bristol, with a placement to an industry partner and to one of our waterfront sites. Placements are designed to build your competence and enterprise awareness and give you an understanding of the systems you’ll be supporting.
There is potential to up-skill and do further academic study (Master’s degree/Master of Engineering). You will also have access to technical training and continuous professional development.
Once you have completed the scheme you will be assigned to a role within either SDA, DNO or Navy Command. You will continue to be supported towards gaining professional registration.
Due to the secure nature of these positions, posts will be reserved for UK Nationals only and may require you to obtain Developed Vetting clearance once in post.
Project Delivery Graduate Scheme
Opens: Early 2025
Starts: October/November
Duration: Two years
Location: Bristol, Barrow-in-Furness, HMNB Clyde or HMNB Devonport with potential for work-based technical placements
What you will need
Five GCSEs at A*-C or grades 4-9, including English language and maths. Predicted or achieved a minimum of 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in any subject and a strong passion for project delivery.
What you will do
You will work alongside military and industry partners in a range of project placements across SDA. You will get experience in project support, risk management, planning and scheduling, estimating and cost engineering. You will do this while working towards a APM Project Management Qualification. You will have a dedicated scheme manager and a placement supervisor to ensure your professional and on-the-job development.
This is a fixed-term appointment as a project delivery graduate in the project delivery function. This post will therefore begin on your appointment and end after two years. You should be aware that when your fixed-term appointment at MOD comes to an end, arrangements will be made in line with the FTA policy.
Due to the secure nature of these positions, posts will be reserved for UK Nationals only and may require you to obtain Developed Vetting clearance once in post.