Year in Industry Project Management

Project Management Year in Industry

Salary: 23620

Placement start date: June 2027

Location: Penrith

Connect the country. Shape your future. Start your career journey with us.

Are you ready to step inside the projects that make everyday journeys possible

On your Year in Industry placement with National Highways youll gain hands-on experience with the teams delivering a wide range of projects from business improvements and strategic transformation programmes to maintenance schemes and multimillion-pound infrastructure projects.

Working alongside experienced project managers youll see what goes into developing planning and delivering projects while building a strong foundation in project portfolio and programme management.

From local schemes to national programmes youll contribute to projects that help connect the country and shape the future of our roads.

If youre passionate about turning plans into reality this is your opportunity to contribute to work that matters whilst building vital skills and experience for your career after university.

What Youll Get in Return

If youre ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport weve got your back.

Our placements offer a mix of hands-on experience workshops and real-world learning to help boost your career prospects after university. Youll have a dedicated manager support from experienced mentors and flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. Youll also be part of our Early Careers community connecting with peers sharing ideas and building your network.

As well as a competitive salary youll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes annual leave of 26 days (pro-rata for internships) access to health and wellbeing schemes discounts and cashback on shopping going out and more!

What Youll Need to Succeed

Youll need to bring a positive mindset take ownership of your work and be ready to adapt when things change. Were looking for people who can communicate effectively work collaboratively and think critically to solve problems. If youre curious and keen to learn youll have plenty of opportunities to develop.

To be eligible for our programme you must:

• Be finishing the second year of your undergraduate degree and ready to start the placement full time from 28th June 2027.

• Be expected to achieve at least a 2:2 in any subject.

• Hold at least a Grade C/Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE.

• Be able to attend programme induction on 28th& 29th June 2027.

• Have the Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the placement. Due to the salary level of this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for the placement for individuals that dont have the Right to Work in the UK.

• Live or be willing to relocate within one hours travel of the office location listed on this advert and be able to attend the office at least 2 days per week in line with our hybrid working policy. We are unable to offer relocation support so please consider carefully how you will meet this requirement before applying.

Your Journey to Joining Us

Assessment Centres will run in January and February 2027 and well let you know soon after whether youve been successful.

All offers to the programme are conditional on successfully passing both our pre-employment checks and programme enrolment process before the placement starts. Pre-employment checks include Right to Work references and criminal record/DBS checks. During programme enrolment well check that your education and qualifications meet the programme entry requirements working with our training providers and professional body partners where applicable.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

Were constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And thats where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways we believe in building a connected country. Were passionate about creating an inclusive collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of safety passion teamwork ownership and integrity youll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Ifyoure excited by growing in and shaping the future of a large evolving organisation apply today and start your journey with us. Dont miss out submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.