Military, Defence & Security Graduate Jobs

This degree apprenticeship focuses on assisting the Property Manager with international lease negotiations, cross-border acquisitions, contract administration, and coordinating corporate capital expenditure projects across a global real estate portfolio while completing an MSc in Real Estate Management.Company DescriptionJohn Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. Job DescriptionJohn Crane is the largest division of Smiths Group, a global multi-faceted engineering business.  John Crane designs, manufactures and services precision wet and dry gas seals for the oil, gas and hydrogen industries across the world. Our property team has responsibility and oversight for its occupational portfolio focusing on providing modern, safe, fit for purpose premises in the right locations on economic terms.  The current portfolio extends to 180+ leasehold and freehold properties in more than 40 countries. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Chartered Surveyor to join our team. This is a 3-year programme where you will complete your learning journey with The University of the Built Environment. You will work towards a MSc degree in Real Estate Management and gain your RICS chartered membership alongside your role at John Crane. Our Chartered Surveyor Apprentice will support our Property Manager with:Liaising with Smiths Global Real Estate PartnerReviewing, negotiating leases and contractsSupporting the acquisition and disposal of sites worldwide, overseas travel will be requiredWorking with internal and external legal counselLiaising with external brokers and specialist consultantsCollating information for regular progress callsOversight of major fit-out and premises Capex projectsProviding support and advice to individual site leaders on property related issuesDay to day property related tasksUpkeep of records and dataOther administrative tasksWhat We OfferEducation: You will be enrolled onto the Chartered Surveyor MSc Apprenticeship which will be delivered online by our training partner UBE. If you successfully complete your Apprenticeship you will be awarded a Real Estate Management degree and gain your RICS chartership alongside your role at John Crane.Learning Opportunities: Gain practical hands-on experience within our property team and soft skills development from our early career teamMentorship: Learn from our property partners at Cushman and WakefieldImpactful Work: The opportunity to be a part of the volunteering team for The Smiths FoundationQualificationsThe IndividualCommitted to learning and working at the same timeAdvanced MS Office skillsDecision making ability and good influencing / team working skillsStrong communication skills and the ability to work well in a teamTime management and organisational skillsGreat attention to detailEntry Requirements5 GCSEs. Grade 5 or above to include English and MathsBachelor’s degree with honours 2:1 or equivalent preferably in a STEM subjectValid passport will be required as overseas travel is part of this roleAdditional InformationWith colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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This graduate software engineering role focuses on foundational software development, backend platform integration, and designing Power BI dashboards to support data automation and GenAI use cases across enterprise IT networks.Company DescriptionSmiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.Job DescriptionJob Purpose:The Graduate Software Engineer will support the development, enhancement and optimisation of enterprise systems, data platforms and AI-enabled capabilities across IT.Working within a global team, the role focuses on applying software engineering principles to real business challenges—leveraging data, analytics, automation and emerging AI technologies to improve operational efficiency, enable better decision-making and deliver measurable business value.This role blends hands-on engineering with business engagement, supporting the delivery of scalable solutions, proof-of-concepts and continuous improvements across platforms and processes.This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract starting the end of September to be based from our Birmingham site, working Monday to Friday.Assessment days for this position are scheduled to take place on 8th and 9th July at our Birmingham office.Duties:Contribute to the design, development and enhancement of software solutions across enterprise platforms and systemsSupport delivery of data, analytics and AI use cases, including data preparation, transformation, testing and validation of outputsDevelop dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI) to provide actionable insights and track performance outcomesAssist in building and deploying AI and automation solutions, including GenAI use cases, process automation and intelligent workflowsWork on integration and optimisation of systems to unlock value across the organisationSupport data governance and data quality initiatives, ensuring reliable and trusted datasetsCollaborate with engineers, data specialists and business stakeholders to translate requirements into deliverable solutionsAssist with testing, deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of solutions in production environmentsHelp identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements across IT and the businessContribute to documentation, training materials and user support to drive adoption of solutionsParticipate in agile delivery practicesYou should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity. Skills & Experience Required:Essential:Foundational software development skills (e.g. Python, Java, or similar)Understanding of data concepts and basic analyticsStrong problem-solving abilityAbility to communicate and collaborate effectivelyInterest in AI, automation and data platformsBasic SDLC and version control knowledgeDesirable:Experience with Power Platform / Power BIExposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)Familiarity with AI / ML conceptsExperience with APIs or automation tools.QualificationsEssential:Degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience) Demonstrable foundation in software development (through academic work, projects or practical experience)Exposure to real-world working environments (e.g. internships, placements, part-time roles or project-based experience)Desirable:Experience applying technology to solve practical problems (e.g. academic projects, hackathons, personal initiatives)Relevant certifications aligned to cloud, data or AI technologies (e.g. Azure Fundamentals) Additional InformationDiversity & Inclusion:We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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This graduate HSE role focuses on tracking safety performance metrics, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining compliance documentation across field service, manufacturing, and customer sites to foster an international workplace safety culture.Company DescriptionEvery minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection, a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Graduate HSE Coordinator to join our global Health, Safety, Security & Compliance team at Smiths Detection.This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to begin or further develop a career in health, safety, and compliance within a complex, international environment. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of HSE, working closely with operational teams and senior leadership to support safe and compliant business practices.The role offers broad exposure across field service, manufacturing, engineering, and customer site environments, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development.This is a hybrid role from Hemel Hempstead, but will include some travel to some of our largest customers in the UK. What You’ll Be Doing:Supporting the implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and compliance standardsAssisting with risk assessments, incident reporting, and investigationsCoordinating audits, inspections, and safety initiatives across multiple sitesMaintaining accurate HSE records, documentation, and compliance dataProducing reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-makingSupporting security and regulatory compliance activities, including contractor managementAssisting with training coordination, onboarding, and employee engagement initiativesWorking with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture.QualificationsA degree (or equivalent experience) in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related fieldA strong interest in building a career in HSE, compliance, or operational safetyKnowledge of health and safety principles or regulations (NEBOSH desirable or willingness to obtain)Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Analytical mindset, with an interest in data, reporting, and continuous improvement.Confident communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential; Power BI advantageous).Eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance. Additional InformationJoin us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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