Human Factors

*Your starting salary will be at least £35,000, with the final amount based on your role, location, and qualifications.

Location

Bristol, Warrington

We offer placements in Bristol and Warrington in England.

Oct 20, 2026

Sep 1, 2027

Start dates will be staggered from 1st September 2027. We’ll confirm your exact start date during onboarding.

What will you do on the programme?

Human Factors plays a vital role in keeping people safe and operations running smoothly. Whether supporting nuclear operations, contributing to major decommissioning programmes or helping deliver critical infrastructure for the UK’s nuclear sector, you’ll help ensure equipment, environments and procedures are designed with people in mind.

As part of our multi-disciplinary teams within our Cavendish Nuclear business, you’ll work on live projects across the full lifecycle – from concept and construction to in-service support, decommissioning and incident investigation. That could mean supporting nuclear operations, helping to design and improve complex nuclear facilities and systems, or refining how critical systems are used and maintained.

You might carry out task analysis, contribute to requirements, or help ensure people have the tools, environment and procedures to work safely and effectively. Alongside this, you’ll meet operational staff, shadow senior professionals and collaborate with engineers, designers and stakeholders – building your expertise and making a real impact through design.

How is the programme structured?

This is a two-year programme designed to build your confidence, grow your expertise and help you find your path within Human Factors.

You’ll rotate across different teams and projects, applying your skills in real-world settings and contributing to safe, effective operations. These rotations offer opportunities to broaden your experience – and some may even take you to different locations – helping you build your professional network and deepen your understanding of how the business operates.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

As part of your development, you’ll have the opportunity to work towards technical membership of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors – a recognised step toward achieving full Chartership with the CIEHF.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Upon completing the programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role within Human Factors.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

• You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc, BA, or MA in one of the following subjects: Human Factors, Ergonomics, Behavioural Sciences, Applied Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Systems Engineering, or Sociology.
• 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) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Where will you be based?

Places on our Human Factors Graduate Programme for September2027 are available in our Cavendish Nuclear business.You’llbe based in Warrington orBristol, with opportunities to spend time at other locations depending on the needs of your placements.

We offer agile working, providing some flexibility; however, you can expect to spend several days each week on-site to support your role and development.

Onceyou’'successfully completed the programme,you’llcontinue your career in the same location, soit’simportant to consider this when applying.

Check out some of our other, related programmes. Whatever graduate programme you choose, you’ll get the chance to make a real impact.

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