Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Devonport (Navy/Nuclear)

Babcock International; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock International in Plymouth offers a Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme at Devonport. Over two years, you rotate through specialist teams—Design Authority, Plant Management, Safety Case and Operational Support—gaining broad facilities engineering exposure while contributing to naval infrastructure.

You will develop CAD drawings and technical reports, with mentorship and CPD opportunities, aiming toward Chartered status and progression into mechanical engineering roles within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Security clearance requirements (BPSS, SC, NNPP) may apply.
• UK national status may be required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work across the engineering lifecycle on mechanical systems and equipment.
• Produce engineering drawings and CAD models; write technical reports.
• Conduct inspections and validations, including onboard submarines.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Babcock International in Plymouth offers a Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme at Devonport. Over two years, you rotate through specialist teams—Design Authority, Plant Management, Safety Case and Operational Support—gaining broad facilities engineering exposure while contributing to naval infrastructure.

You will develop CAD drawings and technical reports, with mentorship and CPD opportunities, aiming toward Chartered status and progression into mechanical engineering roles within