Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

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

Job summary

Babcock International Group’s Cavendish Nuclear division offers an Electrical Engineering Placement Year in Leicester. You will work on live projects, contribute to calculations and safety assessments, and experience multidisciplinary teams across nuclear facilities.

Gain hands-on experience on design, operations, and planning, with a pathway to our graduate programme and a pro rata salary of £26,784. On-site placements preferred, with potential site or office work.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Degree accreditation by the relevant institution is preferred.
• Security clearance requirements include BPSS and SC; eligibility depends on birthplace/nationality/residency.

Responsibilities

• Join live projects as part of a multidisciplinary team on electrical engineering placements.
• Perform calculations and contribute to technical assessments and safety evaluations.
• Assist with project planning and stakeholder meetings across nuclear facilities.
• Support design for decommissioning, waste management, and operation of existing plants.

Education

Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Aerospace, Avionics, or Software

Job description

Programme title: Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Salary: £26,784 pro rata

Location: Radar Road, Leicester

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74742

What You’ll Be Doing

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

Depending on the business stream you're part of, you could be involved in designing systems for decommissioning and waste management, supporting the operation of existing nuclear power stations, contributing to the construction of new facilities, or developing technologies for future fusion and fission reactors.

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.

During your placement, you may gain insight into a variety of specialist areas, depending on your project and team. These could include:

• Control & instrumentation systems
• PLC & Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Reactor protection systems
• Radiological assaying systems
• Plant monitoring & alarm systems
• Power distribution systems
• Building services
• Electro Magnetic Conformance (EMC) assessment and testing.

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: Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Aerospace, Avionics, or Software. Our preference is that your degree is also accredited by the relevant institution.
• 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

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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