Marine Structures Undergraduate Summer Internship

targetjobs UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock in Bristol is offering a Marine Structures Summer Intern placement for 12 weeks starting June 2027. You will join the Submarine Support Engineering Structures Group to contribute to maintaining and enhancing the UK's submarine fleet.

Work includes analyzing submarine strength, evaluating platform structures for explosive shock survivability, and assisting in in-service modifications. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, apply academic knowledge, and gain hands-on experience in

Job description

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: June 2027

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,