Programme title: Marine Structures Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £34,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Bristol
Closing date: 21 January 2025
Start date: Autumn 2025
Role ID: 59410
About the programme
As a Graduate Marine Structures Engineer at Babcock, you will embark on a two-year rotation through some of the most complex engineering projects in the world today. You will be at the centre of defining your path through the programme, identifying those placements that suit your career ambitions, guided by a professional mentor, and supported by the early careers team every step of the way.
As part of this programme, we encourage mobility across our sectors to give you a broader experience and wider exposure to our business.
Marine Structures at Babcock
You’ll work on a wide array of activities, from cutting-edge naval projects to commercial vessels and advanced maritime platforms.
Our previous graduates have contributed to a diverse range of exciting initiatives, from decommissioning submarines to supporting small boats and developing unmanned surface vessel solutions. They have even been involved in next-generation submarine pre-concept engineering.
Working within multi-disciplined teams, you’ll take on responsibilities that include:
- Performing structural assessments using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Designing and assessing platform structures for explosive shock survivability.
- Conducting platform surveys and validation exercises.
- Participating in technical investigations, feasibility studies, and trials.
- Managing and assessing structural defects and safety certifications.
- Supporting future platform projects and contributing to capability upgrades.
You’ll also gain practical experience using industry-standard software such as Ansys, MathCAD, and AutoCAD, while developing a strong foundation in platform structures, including pressure hull collapse theory and engineering standards.
To support your development, you’ll receive personalised mentorship and one-to-one guidance to help you refine your skills and work towards chartership.
What you’ll need
- A BEng/MEng degree in a STEM discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Material Sciences, Mathematics, or Naval Architecture.
- A genuine interest in engineering and marine platforms.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which may impact your eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you’ll get
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you’ll 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
- Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
Where you’ll be based
Places on our Marine Structures Graduate Programme for Autumn 2025 are available in Bristol. We ask our graduates to be flexible as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.
Closing dates
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
Making your application
Please We offer a diverse range of early careers programmes. Please explore your options and select the programme that best aligns with your passions and interests. Choose carefully, as only one application can be reviewed per cycle. If you submit multiple applications, only the first one received will be considered. If the programme you apply for is oversubscribed, we’ll transfer your application to another programme you are eligible for and interested in.
