Safety and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

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Job summary

Babcock invites undergraduates to join the Safety and Environmental Engineering team at the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol for a 12-week Summer Internship starting June 2027. You’ll work on projects that support the safety and environmental responsibility of the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine operations, including activities at HM Naval Base Devonport.

You’ll conduct safety and risk analyses, evaluate environmental impacts, and assist in developing safety cases, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate pursuing a BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in a STEM subject.
• Must be able to achieve BPSS, SC and NNPI security clearances; UK-born resident.
• 12-week internship with start date in June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and risk analyses for naval engineering projects.
• Evaluate environmental impacts of operations.
• Assist in developing safety cases for projects.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

Skills

Safety analysis

Risk analysis

Environmental assessment

Safety case development

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or BEng in STEM

Job description

Safety and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Programme title: Safety and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Location: Babcock Technology Centre, Bristol
Application closing date: 20 October 2026
Start date: June 2027

Role ID: 74772

What you’ll be doing

Join us for a 12-week internship as part of our Safety and Environmental Engineering team at the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol. You’ll contribute to projects that help ensure the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine operations are safe and environmentally responsible, with a particular focus on supporting activities at HM Naval Base Devonport.

Your work may include conducting safety and risk analysis, evaluating environmental impacts, and assisting in the development of safety cases. These efforts play a vital role in maintaining the safety and sustainability of engineering operations that support the Royal Navy’s fleet, including submarines and surface ships.

Throughout the internship, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists, gaining exposure to a range of disciplines and see how your academic knowledge can be applied to help deliver safe, sustainable solutions in support of national defence.

What you’ll get out of it

Our internships 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 interns bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this internship 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 an undergraduate studying a BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) subject.
• 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), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.
• Under applicablenationalsecurity legislation, this post may only be occupied by a UKnational. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

Application process and important information

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.

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