Project Management, Launch & Change Control - Placement Year

Project Management, Launch & Change Control Intern - 13 Month Internship (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Mini Plant, Oxford.

We are responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the new vehicle projects within Plant Oxford. As well as specifying prototype vehicles, securing the bill of materials, and interfacing with the central BMW network, the department steers all launch activities. In addition, we are responsible for steering and communicating part changes in current vehicles.

What awaits you?

• Planning and management of new vehicle projects.
• Manage the prototype vehicle fleet processes (including registration, maintenance & disposal of vehicles).
• Coordinate and communicate changes for vehicle builds.
• Involvement with experts in the change processes, getting hands on with the vehicle and supporting processes.
• Creation and communication of key reports, identifying opportunities to develop these further with the aid of data analytics to enable process improvement.
• Preparing and facilitating a landscape of support meetings.
• Opportunities for additional projects to give a rounded experience. This will challenge and develop problem solving and organisational skills.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a bachelor’s or integrated master’s degree in a Business Management, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering course.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office, ideally with understanding and experience of data analytics tools.
• Enthusiastic and a good team player, with a willingness to integrate and learn.
• Self-disciplined, reliable, and conscientious.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. 

Closing date for applications:   31st October 2025

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com