Job description
At Babcock, safety isn’t just a priority — it’s a commitment. On this graduate programme, you’ll be part of a team at the forefront of that commitment, helping to ensure our people, operations and the communities we serve remain protected.
You could be supporting the design and maintenance of nuclear-powered submarines in Bristol, contributing to the safe operation of nuclear facilities at HM Naval Base Clyde, or dismantling decommissioned submarines in Rosyth. Wherever you're based, safety will be central to everything you do.
You’ll learn how to identify, analyse and mitigate risks across complex engineering environments. From nuclear safety cases and hazard analysis to regulatory compliance and safety assurance, your work will underpin the integrity of our most vital programmes.
How is the programme structured?
This is a two-year programme designed to give you breadth, depth and a strong foundation in safety engineering.
You’ll rotate through a series of placements, each one offering insight into different areas of the discipline. These placements will take place across various teams and projects, helping you understand the full lifecycle of safety-critical systems.
As you progress, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of safety engineering principles and begin to shape your direction. Whether you're collaborating with safety case authors or learning from human factors specialists, you’ll be building the knowledge, confidence and experience to become a trusted safety professional in a vital area of national defence.
How do we develop and support you?
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.
What rewards and benefits will you get?
We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000 you’ll benefit from:
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Where will you be based?
Places on our Safety Engineering programme for Autumn 2026 are available in a variety of locations, including Bristol in England, and HM Naval Base Clyde and Rosyth in Scotland.
While you’ll join a specific business area and location, placements at different sites across the UK are possible. Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. We encourage flexibility and openness to relocation throughout the programme and will consider your personal circumstances when arranging placements.
Not sure which business area to apply for? Here's a quick guide to help you decide:
- Keen to apply your safety engineering skills to dismantling retired submarines? Rosyth (Scotland) could be your perfect match.
- Looking to support the safe design and maintenance of submarines? Marine/Nuclear – Bristol focuses on sustaining the Royal Navy’s fleet.
- Interested in maintaining the safety of nuclear operations at a key naval base? Clyde (Scotland) is where you’ll help ensure the safe running of nuclear facilities.
No matter where you start, you’ll gain valuable experience – and we’ll support you every step of the way.
What we are looking for
- A BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Maths, Chemistry or Physics.
- A postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or MEng in Nuclear Science would be particularly valuable.
- Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. · Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
Accepted degree subjects
- physics
- electronic and electrical engineering
- mathematics
- aerospace engineering
- chemistry
- mechanical engineering
Additional job details
- Location
- Argyll and Bute
- Bristol
- Rosyth
- Salary
- £35,000
Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
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Closing date: 16 October 2025