Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Babcock invites applications for the Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship in Bristol. Over 12 weeks you will join the Submarine Support Engineering Structures Group, contributing to submarine fleet maintenance and future innovations.

You will analyse structural integrity, assess explosive shock survivability, and help shape in‑service modifications, working with engineers to apply your academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a defence environment.

Qualifications

• Must be in final year of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Join the SSE Structures Group for 12 weeks to support submarine fleet maintenance and future innovations.
• Analyse submarine structural strength and assess platform structures for explosive shock survivability.
• Contribute to in‑service modification design and work with experienced engineers to apply academic knowledge.

Education

Final year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural/Naval/Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Job description

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Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Location:
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Role ID: 74767

What you’ll be doing

Step into the world of cutting‑edge naval engineering as a Marine Structures Summer Intern.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll join the Submarine Support Engineering (SSE) Structures Group – a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the UK’s submarine fleet.

You’ll be immersed in real‑world projects that matter, contributing to both current operations and future innovations. Whether it’s analysing submarine strength, evaluating platform structures for explosive shock survivability, or helping shape the design of in‑service modifications, your work will have tangible impact. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, tackle complex challenges, and apply your academic knowledge to solve problems that protect lives and national security.

This is your chance to be part of a technically capable and highly motivated team, gaining practical experience while helping shape the future of maritime defence.

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 entering your final year of a a bachelor's or master's degree (BEng, MEng, Bachelor's or Master's) in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Ship & Offshore Structures, Marine Engineering/Marine Technology, Physics, Materials Science, or Mathematics.
• 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.

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