Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

weServed; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock invites applications for a Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship in Bristol. Over 12 weeks, you will join the SSE Structures Group to support maintaining and enhancing the UK submarine fleet.

Expect hands-on projects that apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to safety-critical operations. Start date June 2027 with potential for future graduate opportunities.

Qualifications

• You must be entering your final year of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Civil Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Ship & Offshore Structures, Marine Engineering/Marine Technology, Physics, Materials Science, or Mathematics.
• Must be able to achieve BPSS and Security Check (SC) clearance per GOV.UK requirements.
• Under national security rules this post may be occupied only by a sole UK national.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SSE Structures Group on real-world naval engineering projects for the UK submarine fleet.
• Analyse submarine structure strength and evaluate platform structures for explosive shock survivability.
• Assist in design work for in-service modifications and impact assessments.

Skills

Security clearance BPSS/SC

Education

Final year: Structural/Mechanical/Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering degree

Job description

Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Programme title: Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: June 2027

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.

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.