Civil Structural & Architectural Engineering Year In Industry Student

Nuclearinst; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working

Job summary

Babcock International invites talented undergraduates to join our Civil and Structural Engineering Placement Year in Warrington. You will work within a multidisciplinary team on live projects, performing calculations, assessments, and planning tasks to support safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions.

Throughout the placement, you’ll gain hands-on experience on-site or from offices, with opportunities to develop skills for future graduate roles while contributing to critical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Civil and Structural Engineering or related field.
• Security clearance eligibility including BPSS and SC is required.
• Experience with live project environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support live projects in civil and structural engineering.
• Perform calculations and technical assessments under supervision.
• Assist with project planning and stakeholder meetings.
• Work on-site at facilities or from offices as needed.

Skills

3D modelling

Structural design

Civil design

CDM 2015

Temporary works

Seismic analysis

Foundation design

Inspections

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Engineering degree with Civil/Structural/Architectural content

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'.

Important Information

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know. Contact us at [e-mail] to discuss your needs and explore the options 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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