Civil Structural & Architectural Engineering Year In Industry Student

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock, offers a Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year in Warrington. You will work on live projects, performing technical drawings, 3D modelling and structural assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on site or from offices, with exposure to safety evaluations, planning, and stakeholder meetings, preparing you for a future in civil/structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil/Coastal or Structural Engineering or related field.
• Interest in structural analysis and design is required.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and on live projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 3D modelling and technical drawings.
• Support structural design and assessment of concrete, steel and masonry structures.
• Contribute to safety evaluations, project planning and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

3D modelling

Structural design

Calculations

Team support

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Structural)

Job description

Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Programme title: Civil and Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

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.

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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