Project Manager Year in Industry

Project Management Year in Industry

Salary: £23,620

Placement start date: June 2026

Locations available:
Manchester, Bedford, Birmingham. Please press apply.

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

Are you ready to explore the projects that make everyday journeys possible?

Join our one-year Year in Industry programme in Project Management and gain hands-on experience with the teams delivering a wide variety of projects—from small-scale business initiatives and operational improvements to strategic transformation programmes, maintenance schemes and multimillion-pound infrastructure projects.

You'll take part in inspiring placements across the business, guided by experienced mentors who'll support your growth and help you build a strong foundation in project delivery.

Whether you're working on a local scheme or contributing to a national programme, you'll gain valuable experience in developing, planning and managing projects that help connect the country and shape the future of our roads.

What You'll Get in Return

If you're ready to invest in your development and excited to help shape the future of transport, we've 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. You'll have a dedicated manager, support from experienced mentors, and flexible working arrangements to help you thrive. You'll also be part of our Early Careers community, connecting with peers, sharing ideas, and building your network.

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you'll 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 You'll Need to Succeed

You'll need to bring a positive mindset, take ownership of your work, and be ready to adapt when things shift. We're looking for great communicators who work well with others, stay organised, and think critically to solve problems. If you're curious, passionate, and keen to learn, you'll fit right in and grow fast.

To be eligible for our placement programme, you must:

• Be finishing the
  second year
  of your undergraduate degree programme in June 2026.
• Expected to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in any subject and have at least a Grade C/Grade 4 in Mathematics and English Language at GCSE.
• Be able attend a 2-day induction from
  29th-30th June 2026
  .
• Hold an unrestricted Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the placement.
  Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK.

Assessment Centres will run in
January and February 2026
, and you'll hear back soon after about whether you've secured a placement.

All offers to the programme are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

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 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

We're 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 that's where you come in

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We're 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
, you'll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited by growing in and shaping the future of a large, evolving organisation, apply today and start your journey with us. Don't miss out – submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only consider your application for one programme and one location. Please ensure you only apply to your preferred option, if you apply to more than one, we will take your first application as your preferred option.