Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bristol is offering a Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in naval engineering projects. You will work within the Structures team, conduct structural assessments, and gain mentorship from experienced professionals. Candidates should be entering their final year in relevant engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Entering your final year of a degree in Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace, Naval Architecture, or related fields.
• Ability to achieve BPSS and SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural assessments using hand calculations and FEA.
• Design and evaluate platform structures for explosive shock survivability.
• Manage structural defects and safety certifications.

Skills

Structural Engineering fundamentals

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Proficient in industry-standard software

Education

Final year degree in Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol, GB, BS11 0YA

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Programme title: Structural Engineering Undergraduate Placement Year

Role ID: 66873

Responsibilities

Based at the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team delivering some of the UK’s most advanced naval engineering projects. This placement offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the structural integrity and safety of submarine platforms.

• Be based in the Structures team for the full year.
• Perform structural assessments using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Design and evaluate platform structures for explosive shock survivability.
• Conduct platform surveys and validation exercises at Devonport Royal Dockyard and HM Naval Base Clyde.
• Support technical investigations, feasibility studies, and engineering trials.
• Manage structural defects and safety certifications.
• Contribute to future platform projects and capability upgrades to enhance operational performance.
• Gain practical experience with industry-standard software such as Ansys, MathCAD, and AutoCAD.
• Build a foundation in platform structures, including pressure hull collapse theory and engineering standards.
• Receive tailored mentorship and one-to-one guidance from experienced professionals.

What you’ll get out of it

Our placements 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 apart in 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 placement students bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this placement 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 entering your final year of a degree in one of the following disciplines: Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ship & Offshore Structures, Physics, Material Science, or any STEM-based BEng or MEng.
• Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which may impact eligibility. 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.

Application process and closing dates

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.