Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year
// Role Summary
Embark on an Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year at Devonport Royal Dockyard, gaining hands-on experience with advanced naval technology and contributing to vital defence projects.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain practical experience in technical engineering, project management, and production.
- Work on real-world projects impacting national defence and maritime capability.
- Collaborate with teams maintaining and developing the dockyard's infrastructure.
- Opportunity to be considered for the graduate programme upon successful completion.
- Requires current study in a STEM-based degree.
- Must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS and SC security clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain invaluable engineering experience? This Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year programme is based at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth, the largest naval base in Western Europe. You'll spend your year working hands-on with some of the most advanced naval technology in the world, contributing to real projects from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
You will gain experience across various departments, including technical engineering, project management, and production. Depending on your placement, you may be situated in our design, safety, or facilities management offices. You'll collaborate with dedicated teams who maintain and develop the dockyard’s infrastructure, providing essential support to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Navy.
Our expanding Engineering teams work closely with both UK and overseas customers. You'll be involved in integrating cutting-edge technology into existing vessels and helping to shape the future of naval design. Whether supporting upgrades to operational ships or contributing to innovative new builds, your work will play a vital role in strengthening national defence and maritime capability.
What You'll Get Out Of It
This placement is more than just work experience. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, build meaningful connections, and develop skills crucial for your future career. You'll be supported by colleagues and guided by experienced professionals throughout your journey. We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that placement students bring, believing you have the potential to shape our business. This placement is also a chance for you to assess if Babcock is the right fit for your career aspirations. Perform well, and you could be considered for our graduate programme, marking the beginning of a potential long-term career with us.
What You'll Need
- To be studying a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths (STEM) based degree.
- Be aware that many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency may impact your eligibility for certain programmes.
- For this specific programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.
Application Process & Important Information
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If there is high interest, this programme may close to new applications earlier than the advertised date. To maximise your chances, please submit your application and complete any required online assessments promptly.
Please apply to only one programme. Your first submitted application will be assessed. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss alternative eligible programmes.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process or at any stage, please contact accesshelp@babcockinternational.com to discuss your needs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements at the interview stage.