Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

Nuclearinst; West of England; On-site; GBP 147,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International in Bristol is offering a Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship. Over 12 weeks you’ll join the SSE Structures Group, contributing to submarine fleet maintenance and enhancement through real-world projects and hands-on engineering challenges.

You will work with experienced engineers to analyse structural integrity, assess modifications, and apply academic knowledge to protect lives and national security, gaining practical maritime defence experience.

Qualifications

• Final year of a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Structural/Mechanical/Naval engineering or related field.
• Must be eligible to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance.
• UK national status may be required under national security rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyse submarine strength and platform structures.
• Evaluate designs for explosive shock survivability.
• Contribute to in-service modifications and future innovations.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on real-world projects.

Skills

Structural Eng

Naval Architecture

Mechanical Eng

Mathematics

Education

Final year BEng/MEng/MSc in relevant field

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 need adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know. Contact us at [e-mail] to discuss your needs and explore the options 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.

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