Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Programme title: Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Location: Babcock Technology Centre Bristol

Application closing date: 11th December 2025

Start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66873

What youll be doing

Based at the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol youll be part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary team delivering some of the UKs most advanced naval engineering projects. This placement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the structural integrity and safety of submarine platforms.

Youll be based in the Structures team for the full year. Your work will include performing structural assessments using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) designing and evaluating platform structures for explosive shock survivability and conducting platform surveys and validation exercises at Devonport Royal Dockyard and HM Naval Base Clyde. Your responsibilities will also include supporting technical investigations feasibility studies and engineering trials as well as managing structural defects and safety certifications. Youll play a role in future platform projects and capability upgrades that enhance operational performance.

Throughout the year youll gain practical experience with industry-standard software such as Ansys MathCAD and AutoCAD. Youll also build a solid foundation in platform structures including pressure hull collapse theory and engineering standards. To support your development youll receive tailored mentorship and one-to-one guidance from experienced professionals who are committed to helping you grow.

What youll get out of it

Our placements are about more than work experience theyre an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock form meaningful connections and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career. Youll 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 whats 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 youll need

• You must be entering your final year of a degree in one of the following disciplines: Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Marine Engineering Naval Architecture Ship & Offshore Structures Physics Material Science or any STEM-based BEng or MEng.
• 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 - .

Application process and closing dates

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.