Safety and Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Babcock International Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock International Group in Bristol invites undergraduates to join a 12-week Safety and Environmental Engineering internship at the Babcock Technology Centre. You'll work on projects supporting UK nuclear-powered submarine operations, focusing on safety analyses and environmental responsible practices.

You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, gain exposure to risk assessments and safety case development, and explore potential career paths, including the graduate programme.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studying a BSc or BEng (Hons) in a STEM subject.
• Security clearance eligibility requirements including BPSS, SC and NNPPI clearance.
• Post may be restricted to UK nationals due to national security legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and risk analyses for projects related to nuclear-powered submarine operations.
• Evaluate environmental impacts and assist in developing safety cases.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical specialists to apply academic knowledge to safe, sustainable solutions.

Job description

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 applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.