Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock International; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International invites applications for an Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year based at the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol. Over 12 months you’ll work within the Submarine Support Engineering team, applying your studies to real-world defence and nuclear projects.

You’ll tailor your experience to interests, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to safety and effectiveness of the UK's submarine fleet. This placement could lead to a graduate opportunity.

Qualifications

• You must be studying toward a degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Degree may be accredited by the relevant institution.
• UK national sole occupant rule may apply; BPSS/SC clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Based in the SSE team, you’ll help maintain in-service submarines and provide engineering support.
• You’ll apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios on meaningful projects.
• You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions.

Education

Electrical Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Programme title: Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Salary: £26,800 pro rata

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74775

What you'll be doing

You'll be based within the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, which focuses on maintaining in-service submarines and provides technical engineering support to the Ministry of Defence. Over the course of 12 months, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges, from defence engineering to complex nuclear projects.

You'll have the opportunity to tailor your experience to areas that interest you most. You'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, contributing to meaningful projects and working alongside experienced professionals.

Expect to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support the delivery of engineering solutions that help ensure the safety and effectiveness of the UK's submarine fleet.

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 up for 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 studying towards a degree in one of the following disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, Aerospace, Avionics, and 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'.

• Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

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.