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Engineering Management Placement
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Engineering Management Undergraduate Placement Year
Programme title
Engineering Management Placement Year
Location
Stockton Close, Walsall, WS2 8LD
Application closing date
20 October 2026
Start date
September 2027
Role ID
74734
What you’ll do
You’ll play a vital role in delivering engineering solutions that support national defence and public safety. From enabling specialist vehicle programmes for the Metropolitan Police to supporting complex armoured and civilian platforms, your work will help ensure these assets are safe, reliable, and ready for deployment.
Throughout your placement year, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering management activities. You’ll support the planning and delivery of projects, working alongside engineers and project teams to coordinate design, integration, and testing activities to meet programme requirements. You’ll also contribute to project documentation, track progress against schedules, and help manage risks, changes, and stakeholder requirements.
Working within multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll develop strong communication and collaboration skills while gaining an understanding of how complex engineering programmes are delivered. You’ll engage with suppliers, support technical reviews, and contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives that help keep projects on track.
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Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by experienced mentors and a structured development plan designed to build your confidence across engineering and management disciplines, helping you develop the skills needed for a future career in engineering leadership.
What you’ll get out of it
Our placements are about more than work experience – they’re an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you up for your future career. You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.
We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that placement students bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this placement is as much about you assessing what’s right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme – your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.
What you’ll need
You’ll need to be studying towards an undergraduate degree in engineering. Degrees in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering are preferred.
Many of our 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 and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.
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Application process and important information
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.
We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know. Contact us at accesshelp@babcockinternational.com to discuss your needs and explore the options available. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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