Undergraduate Intern Innovation Development Centre
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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow cant wait lets shape it together!
British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Intern Modelling & Simulation in Southampton Fixed-term (12 months)
We have an exciting opportunity for students who are currently undertaking a degree in Engineering (or a related subject) to join our Research & Development function based in Southampton on a 12-month undergraduate placement.
This placement is with our Process Experiments and Engineering Team (PEET) and will focus on developing and implementing new process capability and support the continuous improvement for the assessment of our multi-category products. The PEET Team are part of BATs Global New Category Research and Development and provides expertise in process solutions to support product development and to provide scientific/process data to new category products.
New category product development is rapidly evolving along with global regulatory frameworks and scientific testing approaches. This role will involve expanding our processing capabilities by evaluating new approach methodologies for their usefulness in supporting our product pipeline. Areas of focus will be around new to world substrates and technologies.
A bit more about BAT and our undergraduate placement scheme:
We make significant investments in Research and Development to deliver innovations that satisfy or anticipate consumer needs and generate growth for the business. We conduct cutting-edge research to evaluate our Potentially Reduced Risk Products (PRRPs) and apply the highest standards for product safety and quality. Successful applicants will be involved in our extensive scientific research program which spans a broad spectrum of scientific fields - including molecular biology human biology toxicology chemistry biomedical sciences psychology neuroscience sensorial science data science computer science product design and engineering disciplines.
In the UK we offer 12-months placement opportunities (starting on 1st September 2026) to undergraduate students looking to gain practical experience within a vibrant and innovative industrial setting. As part of the scheme you will be partnered with a mentor have regular reviews with your Line Manager and work on projects that impact the business.
BAT has an established placement programme with a dedicated Placement Team which provides training and development throughout the placement. This includes sessions for onboarding presentation skills critical thinking scientific poster presentations and speed networking with senior management. Successful applicants are provided with multiple opportunities to develop transferable skills in addition to gaining hands on experience in a technical discipline.
As part of the scheme students get a chance to cultivate their independent thinking and problem-solving skills in addition to working in and contributing to a team. Cross functional/department working and participation in other research activities is also encouraged where appropriate. Previous work experience in a practical hands-on role would be useful but not essential.
This role is due to start in September 2026 and we will be shortlisting applications and carrying out video/ online interviews whilst the advert is live. We will look to make an offer to the successful candidate as close to the closing date as possible. However the vetting and onboarding processes for successful candidates wont begin until the role is opened in our system which is likely to be later in 2026 so we will contact successful candidates again to commence these processes when the position opens.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the 31st of December if we have a high level of applications.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Understanding who our key stakeholders are and how we engage with them.
- Understanding and executing core engineering processes.
- Designing experiments and conducting process trials
- Undertaking trial data analysis and interpretation for technical review and decision making.
What are we looking for
- Students working towards an undergraduate degree in mechanical chemical and/or process engineering or a closely related subject.
- Students who are motivated to build on lab/pilot plant experience and to work using engineering process principles to develop technical solutions as part of product development led activities.
- Scientific and process curiosity as well as critical thinking.
- Collaborative attitude and ability to communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences at any level.
What we offer you
We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans initiatives for work-life balance transportation support and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Your journey with us isnt limited by boundaries; its propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement where your career progression isnt just a statement its a reality were eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
Youll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT
Were one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT we champion collaboration inclusion and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive irrespective of factors such as gender sexual orientation marital or civil partnership status gender reassignment race religion or belief colour nationality ethnic or national origin disability age skills experience education socio-economic and professional background as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone without hesitation to apply. Through our Global Returners program we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence be it for family care parental leave national service sabbatical or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
