Naval Architecture Undergraduate Placement Year

Salary: £26,800 pro rata

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: September 2027

What you’ll be doing:

• Spend 12 months at the heart of some of the world’s most complex engineering projects.
• You’ll rotate through placements tailored to your career goals, supported by experienced mentors and the Emerging Talent team.
• You’ll be immersed in real‑world projects that matter, contributing to both current operations and future innovations.
• Your work will have tangible impact, whether it’s analysing submarine stability, supporting live experiments, or helping shape the design of in‑service modifications.
• You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle complex challenges, and apply your academic knowledge to solve problems that protect lives and national security.
• You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and gain practical skills in stability analysis, hydrodynamics, and survivability.
• You’ll develop enhanced problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills in a professional engineering environment.
• You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the full lifecycle of naval platforms – from concept to delivery and through‑life support.
• Training and support will be provided throughout, helping you grow professionally and prepare for your future career.

What you’ll get out of it:

• Our placements are about more than work experience – they’re an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career.
• You’ll 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.
• Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme – your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.

What you’ll need:

• You must be entering your final year of a STEM-based degree such as Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Maritime/Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Structural Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• A degree accredited by RINA/IMarEST is preferred.
• 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) security clearance.
• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a UK national.

Application process and important information:

• Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised.
• To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
• If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted.
• If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.
• We’re a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.
• We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working.