Project Management Year in Industry


Company:	National Highways
Salary:	£23,620 to £23,620 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Penrith, CA11 7FN
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

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, you’ll 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, you’ll 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, you’ll contribute to projects that help connect the country and shape the future of our roads.

If you’re 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 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, 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!

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.

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