Safety Engineering Graduate Programme

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is offering a two-year graduate programme in safety engineering. This programme provides hands-on experience through rotations in various engineering teams, aiming to develop skills essential for safety-critical systems. Starting salary is £35,000 with numerous benefits, including flexible working options and wellness support.

Benefits

Minimum starting salary of £35,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in engineering contexts.
• Willingness to rotate through various teams and projects.
• Desire to pursue Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyse and mitigate risks across complex engineering environments.
• Participate in a two-year rotating graduate programme.
• Collaborate with safety case authors and human factors specialists.

Skills

Risk analysis

Safety assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Our business in Bristol is a key strategic partner to our customers - the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Navy. We ensure that the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely by sustaining the submarines with updates, design and documentation, upgrades and overhauls. We are developing innovative Operations Centres, technology insertion programmes, predictive data analytics and visualisation and training aids using games engine technologies.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• As a two-year graduate programme, you will rotate through placements across teams and projects, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of safety-critical systems and developing as a safety professional.

Programme structure

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 the discipline. 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.

Development and support

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.

Rewards and benefits

• Minimum starting salary of £35,000
• 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

Security and eligibility

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), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI). Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.