Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock International Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International Group is offering an Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year at the Bristol Technology Centre. The role runs for 12 months starting September 2027, with a pro rata salary of £26,800.

Placement focuses on SSE team work, from defence engineering to complex nuclear projects, and offers exposure to real-world challenges within submarines support. You will tailor your experience, work with experienced professionals, and may be considered for a graduate programme

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in one of the specified disciplines.
• Eligible for BPSS and SC security clearance.
• Must be a sole UK national.

Responsibilities

• Based in the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) team, you will assist in maintaining in-service submarines and provide technical support to the MoD.
• Over 12 months you will gain exposure to defence and complex nuclear projects and apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
• You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help deliver engineering solutions ensuring safety and effectiveness of the UK's submarine fleet.

Skills

Security clearance BPSS

Security Check (SC)

UK national

Education

Eligible disciplines: Electrical Engineering; Control & Instrumentation; Robotics; Mechatronics; Control Systems; Aerospace; Avionics; Software

Job description

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.