Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West Devon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Plymouth is offering a placement for students studying a STEM degree. As part of the team, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced naval technology, work in collaborative projects across engineering and project management, and enhance your skills for future career opportunities. Students will also have the chance to qualify for the graduate programme based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be studying a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM).
• Must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with advanced naval technology.
• Gain experience across various departments including engineering and project management.
• Collaborate with teams on infrastructure for the Ministry of Defence.

Skills

STEM Degree

Project Management

Engineering

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Located at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth – the largest naval base in Western Europe – you’ll spend your placement year working hands-on with some of the most advanced naval technology in the world. From day one, you’ll be involved in real projects that make a meaningful impact.

You’ll gain experience across a variety of departments, including technical engineering, project management, and production. Depending on your placement, you may be based in one of our design, safety, or facilities management offices, collaborating with teams who maintain and develop the dockyard’s infrastructure to support the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Navy.

Our expanding Engineering teams work closely with customers in the UK and overseas, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing vessels and helping to shape the future of naval design. Whether we\'re supporting upgrades to operational ships or contributing to innovative new builds, our work plays a vital role in strengthening national defence and maritime capability.

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

• To be studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based degree.
• Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Application process and closing dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

Location: Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL1 4SG

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Location and role details are provided for planning purposes and may be subject to change.

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