Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Paid Internship Opportunity – Project Management (Change Management Tracker & Handbook Development)

Department: Project Management

Duration: Six‑week paid placement

Eligibility: 1st or 2nd year undergraduate students (Business, Business Management, Project Management or related disciplines)

Navantia UK/Harland & Wolff is offering a six‑week paid internship designed to give an undergraduate student hands‑on experience in project and change management. This placement provides meaningful exposure to day‑to‑day business operations while supporting the development of practical tools that will be used across the organisation.

The intern will help create a change management tracker and a supporting change handbook, contributing to a live improvement project that enhances how teams plan, record and deliver change.

About the Role

Working within the Project Management team, the intern will support change management activity by reviewing current processes, organising information, and helping to build a streamlined, consistent approach to managing change. This role is ideal for students who are organised, proactive, and confident using IT tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing internal systems and map the current end‑to‑end change process.

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop a change management tracker that captures stakeholders, deadlines, status updates, next action owners and automated overdue alerts.

• Produce a weekly reporting format for the tracker.

• Draft a clear, practical change handbook outlining the full lifecycle of the change process.

• Create internal guidance and governance materials.

• Deliver a short training session demonstrating how to use the tracker and handbook.

By the end of the placement, the intern will have:

• Developed practical change management tools with real business value.

• Gained insight into how structured projects are planned, communicated and delivered.

• Built skills in organisation, analysis, communication and coordination.

• Worked with information from multiple departments, gaining a broader understanding of business operations.

• Grown confidence working within a professional project environment.

This internship offers:

• Hands‑on experience in project and change management.

• Exposure to cross‑departmental collaboration and structured improvement processes.

• Opportunities to develop problem‑solving, communication and organisational skills.

• Support and guidance from experienced colleagues.

• Practical experience that will strengthen future career prospects.

   

The ideal candidate for this placement should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Currently studying in the first or second year of an undergraduate degree.
• Studying a relevant subject such as Business Management, Project Management, Management, Business and Finance, or a related discipline
• Interested in how projects are planned, managed, and delivered within a professional setting.
• Able to organise information clearly and work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating with others and contributing positively within a team.
• Motivated to learn, take initiative, and make a meaningful contribution during the placement.

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.