Babcock
Naval Architecture Undergraduate Placement Year
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ
£26.8k/yr
Posted about 2 months ago
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Naval Architecture Undergraduate Placement Year
Programme title:
Naval Architecture Undergraduate Placement Year
Salary:
£26,800 pro rata
Location:
Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol
Application closing date:
20 October 2026
Start date:
September 2027
Role ID:
74771
What you’ll be doing
- Spend 12 months at the heart of some of the world’s most complex engineering projects.
- Rotate through placements tailored to your career goals, supported by experienced mentors and the Emerging Talent team.
- Immerse yourself in real-world projects that matter, contributing to both current operations and future innovations.
- Analyse submarine stability, support live experiments, or help shape the design of in-service modifications.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle complex challenges, and apply your academic knowledge to solve problems that protect lives and national security.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and gain practical skills in stability analysis, hydrodynamics, and survivability.
- Develop enhanced problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in a professional engineering environment.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the full lifecycle of naval platforms – from concept to delivery and through-life support.
- Training and support will be provided throughout, helping you grow professionally and prepare for your future career.
What you’ll get out of it
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- 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 apart in your future career.
- 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.
- 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
- Must be entering your final year of a STEM-based degree such as Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Maritime/Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Structural Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
- A degree accredited by RINA/IMarEST is 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) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.
- Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.
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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.
Additional Information
- 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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