Safety Case and Hazard Management Graduate Programme

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is offering a Safety Case and Hazard Management Graduate Programme in Rosyth, Scotland. This two-year programme prepares graduates to contribute to critical nuclear operations by developing robust safety cases, conducting hazard analysis, and ensuring compliance. Successful candidates will receive ongoing support and mentorship, as well as a starting salary of £35,000 with generous benefits including holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Employee share schemes

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required.
• Ability to achieve BPSS and SC clearance necessary.
• Postgraduate qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support safety case assessments and documentation.
• Involve in hazard identification and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to environmental safety and compliance reviews.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Technical writing

Education

BSc or BEng (Hons) in Engineering, Science or Maths

Postgraduate qualification (MSc or MEng in Nuclear Science)

Job description

Overview

Programme title: Safety Case and Hazard Management Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location: Rosyth, Scotland

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66929

What will you do on the programme?

As a Safety Case Graduate at Babcock, you’ll help ensure some of the UK’s most critical nuclear operations remain safe and secure. Every project we deliver depends on robust safety cases, and you’ll contribute to the assessments, documentation, and expert advice that make complex work possible.

You’ll get involved in identifying and analysing potential hazards, failures, and faults – and help develop solutions to prevent them. That could mean supporting hazard identification studies, contributing to periodic safety reviews, or providing technical input into assessments that keep our facilities operating safely. You’ll learn how to produce and maintain safety documentation that shows risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP), working alongside experienced safety case authors, human factors specialists, radiation protection advisors, and engineers from across the business.

How is the programme structured?

This two-year programme is designed to give you a broad understanding of safety case development. During this time, you’ll complete placements that expose you to a wide range of work, including safety case authoring, hazard analysis, compliance reviews, and environmental safety.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have built a strong foundation in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety case development – ready to take the next step in your career.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

We also offer tailored technical training and one-to-one mentoring to support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, including full guidance and fee coverage.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply?

• You’ll need a BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in an Engineering, Science or Maths subject. Relevant disciplines include Nuclear Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Process.
• A postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or MEng in Nuclear Science would be particularly valuable.
• Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Safety Case and Hazard Management programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Rosyth, Scotland.

At the heart of our Marine business is our 320-acre Rosyth facility, which is home to one of the largest and most modern waterside advanced manufacturing and repair facilities in the UK. At Rosyth, we specialise in the design, build and through-life support of complex naval and commercial marine assets – developing innovative solutions for our customers’ projects with our integrated approach.

Here, you’ll contribute to the submarine dismantling programme, supporting safety case development for projects that involve radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental safety. It’s an opportunity to see hazard management applied in a unique setting, where safe dismantling and responsible waste solutions are critical.

Ready to apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

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