Safety Engineering Graduate Programme

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Bristol is offering a Safety Engineering Graduate Programme for Autumn 2026. You will analyze and mitigate risks in complex engineering environments while gaining essential experience in safety-critical systems. The role offers a starting salary of at least £35,000 along with benefits like 25 days of holiday and a comprehensive development package.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share schemes

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Understanding of safety-critical systems and hazard analysis.
• Ability to achieve security clearances for the programme.
• Strong foundation in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering, Maths, Chemistry, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and mitigate risks across engineering environments.
• Collaborate with multiple teams on safety assurance.
• Support the safe design and maintenance of submarines.

Skills

Safety engineering principles

Risk analysis

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

BSc or BEng (Hons) degree

Job description

Safety Engineering Graduate Programme

Location: Bristol, GB, BS11 0YA

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Programme title: Safety Engineering Graduate Programme

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

Role ID: 66835

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’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 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\u2019re 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 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?

• A BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Maths, Chemistry or Physics.
• 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.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Safety Engineering programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Bristol.

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.

Your home base will be the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol. Here, you’ll learn how to identify, analyse and mitigate hazards and risks — applying that knowledge to support the safe design, maintenance and operational effectiveness of Royal Navy submarines.

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.