Supportability Engineering Graduate Programme
Supportability Engineering Graduate Programme
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Supportability Engineering Graduate Programme
Programme title: Supportability Engineering Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum 35000. Salary is dependent on location role and qualifications.
Location: Babcock Technology Centre Bristol
Application closing date: 16 October 2025
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 66895
What will you do on the programme
Supportability Engineering ensures complex and critical assets remain safe reliable and ready for whatever comes next. On this programme youll gain experience across the full product lifecycle from early design through ongoing maintenance to responsible disposal.
Youll build a strong foundation across key areas of Supportability Engineering including developing and managing technical documentation mastering material management and delivering Logistics Support Analysis. Youll also contribute to maintenance planning develop preventive maintenance tasks and use data and supportability metrics to drive smarter more efficient system performance.
Working at the intersection of engineering and logistics youll apply your skills to systems that directly impact the performance and availability of some of the UKs most critical defence platforms. Youll be involved in projects that support operational readiness and system effectiveness gaining insight into the challenges of sustaining complex engineering assets.
Whether your interests lie in technical analysis digital systems or broader lifecycle strategy this programme offers the opportunity to explore learn and grow preparing you for a rewarding career in Supportability Engineering.
How is the programme structured
Over two years youll experience the breadth of our work through a series of rotational placements across our Supportability Engineering teams. These placements are designed to give you exposure to different aspects of the discipline helping you develop a well-rounded understanding of how we support complex systems throughout their lifecycle.
Each placement typically lasts between four and six months and will be based in Bristol. There may also be opportunities to complete placements at other locations such as Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.
How do we develop and support you
From day one youll receive structured support personalised training and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
Youll 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 whats ahead. Thats 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 35000 youll 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.
Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
What do you need to apply
- Youll need a degree in a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) subject.
- 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 - .
Where will you be based
Places on our Supportability programme for Autumn 2026 are available in our Marine/Nuclear sector in Bristol.
Our business in Bristol is a key strategic partner to our customers the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Navy. We ensure that the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely by sustaining the submarines with updates design and documentation upgrades and overhauls. We are developing innovative Operations Centres technology insertion programmes predictive data analytics and visualisation and training aids using games engine technologies.
Your home base will be the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol where youll be part of a friendly team working to keep submarines safe efficient and ready for action.
Ready 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.
Employment Type
Student
