Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock International; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for a Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year in Warrington. You will join Cavendish Nuclear and contribute to safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions.

Work on live projects, perform calculations, and support design and assessment activities on-site or from offices. Applicants should be working towards relevant civil/structural engineering degrees and be eligible for BPSS/SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Civil/Coastal Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science and Metallurgy, or related Engineering with Civil content.
• Security clearance eligibility: BPSS and SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to technical assessments and calculations.
• Support safety evaluations and project planning.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and site/office work.

Skills

3D modelling

Technical drawing

Structural design

Civil design

CDM 2015 duties

Seismic analysis

Dynamic analysis

Foundation design

Education

Civil and Coastal Engineering

Civil Engineering

Civil and Structural Engineering

Engineering with Civil/Structural content

Material Science and Metallurgy

Job description

Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Programme title: Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Salary: £26,784 pro rata

Location: Warrington
Application closing date: 20 October 2026
Start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74746

What you'll be doing

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business for a Civil and Structural Engineering Placement Year and play a key role in delivering safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions that support the UK's clean energy future.

Whether you're working on decommissioning legacy sites, supporting new build projects, or enhancing power generation and defence infrastructure, your work will directly contribute to the protection and security of people and the planet.

Throughout your placement, you'll work on live projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. You'll contribute to technical assessments, perform calculations, support safety evaluations, assist with project planning, and participate in stakeholder meetings. This hands-on experience - whether on-site at nuclear facilities or from one of our offices - will support your continuous learning and help you grow both technically and professionally.

Depending on your assigned project, typical activities you could find yourself involved in include:

• 3D modelling and technical drawing
• Structural design and assessment of concrete, steel and masonry structures
• Civil design and assessment including pavements and drainage.
• Supporting Construction (Design and Management) 2015 (CDM 2015) duties
• Constructability assessments and temporary works
• Seismic and dynamic structural analysis
• Foundation and buried structures design
• Structural inspections, surveys and assessment
• Construction work inspection and surveillance.

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. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this placement is as much about you assessing what's right for you as it is about us getting to know you. 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 working towards a degree in one of the following subjects: Civil and Coastal Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science and Metallurgy, or an Engineering degree with Civil, Structural or Architectural content.

• 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. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'.

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.

Please apply to one programme only. 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, please let us know when you apply. 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 - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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