Safety Engineering

Babcock International; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Masterclasses

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock International is offering a two-year Safety Engineering Graduate Programme in Bristol. You will rotate through placements across submarine engineering projects, learning to identify and mitigate risks in safety-critical systems.

The program includes expert masterclasses and mentorship to help you progress toward professional registration. You’ll gain exposure to safety cases, hazard analysis and regulatory compliance, with a pathway toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing or already completed engineering degree in relevant field.
• Willingness to obtain security clearances (BPSS, SC, NNPI).

Responsibilities

• Participate in two-year graduate programme with rotations across submarine engineering teams.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate risks in safety-critical environments.
• Engage with safety case authors and human factors specialists to build expertise.

Skills

Safety engineering

Education

BEng / MEng / BSc / MSc in Mechanical / Electrical / Systems Engineering

Job description

*Your starting salary will be at least £35,000, with the final amount based on your role, location, and qualifications.

Location

Bristol

Oct 20, 2026

Sep 1, 2027

Start dates will be staggered from 1st September 2027. We’ll confirm your exact start date during onboarding.

What will you do on the programme?

At Babcock, safety isn’t just a priority - it’s a commitment. On this graduate programme, you’ll be part of a team at the forefront of that commitment, helping to ensure our people, operations and the communities we serve remain protected.

You could be supporting the design and maintenance of Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarines, contributing to the safe operation of nuclear facilities at HM Naval Base Devonport, or helping to ensure the safe dismantling of decommissioned submarines in both Devonport and Rosyth. Whatever the project, safety will be central to everything you do.

You’ll learn how to identify, analyse and mitigate risks across complex engineering environments. From nuclear safety cases and hazard analysis to regulatory compliance and safety assurance, your work will underpin the integrity of our most vital programmes.

How is the programme structured?

This is a two-year programme designed to give you breadth, depth and a strong foundation in safety engineering.

You’ll rotate through a series of placements, each one offering insight into different areas of submarine engineering. These placements will take place across various teams and projects, helping you understand the full lifecycle of safety-critical systems.

As you progress, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of safety engineering principles and begin to shape your direction. Whether you’re collaborating with safety case authors or learning from human factors specialists, you’ll be building the knowledge, confidence and experience to become a trusted safety professional in a vital area of national defence.

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.

To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Once you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Engineering Function, where you can continue applying and expanding the skills you’ve developed. You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles.

As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.

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.

• You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a BEng, MEng, BSc, or MSc in one of the following subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering.
• 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 (NNPI) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .
• 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.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Safety Engineering Graduate Programme for September 2027 are available in our Nuclear sector in Bristol.

While you’ll join a specific business area and location, placements at different sites across the UK are possible. Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. We encourage flexibility and openness to relocation throughout the programme and will consider your personal circumstances when arranging placements.

Check out some of our other, related programmes. Whatever graduate programme you choose, you’ll get the chance to make a real impact.