Programme title: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £34,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Closing date: 21 January 2025
Start date: Autumn 2025
Role ID: SF59397
About the programme
Electrical and Electronic Engineering is at the core of our design and integration projects at Babcock.
From fitting-out advanced warship and vehicle systems, designing the next generation of nuclear power plants, or providing a safe, reliable and efficient rail network, we provide our customers with better capability, reliability, and availability for their critical assets.
You’ll spend two years getting involved in defence engineering, rail engineering, and complex nuclear projects.
As part of this programme, we encourage mobility across our sectors to give you broader experience and wider exposure to our business.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Babcock
Working in a discipline of such fundamental importance means that you could work on anything.
You could work on a range of interesting and cutting-edge projects across the Group, including designing submarines, converting vehicles, refitting warships, and helping to build the UK’s next generation of nuclear power plants. You may also lead engineering track projects, working on electrical power distribution or electrical control and instrumentation, involving both analogue and digital systems.
Whatever part of our business you join, you’ll be involved in everything from concept design and AutoCAD layouts to testing, installation, commissioning, and handover to clients. You may even find yourself managing projects and leading your own team.
What you'll need
• We accept a wide range of degrees in the following disciplines: Engineering, Systems, and Computing. Our preference is that your degree is accredited by the relevant institution.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may impact your eligibility based on your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS, and many require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you’ll get
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, 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 and discounts.
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Your career development
You can expect real-world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will help you navigate your career path.
When you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face-to-face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your best.
Where you'll be based
Places on our Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme for Autumn 2025 are available in Plymouth. Our business in Plymouth works in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport, providing through-life support for submarines, surface ships, and associated systems and equipment.
Depending on your programme, your home base could be Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. However, some placements may be at other sites.
Closing dates
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place, please submit your application as early as possible.
Making your application
We offer a diverse range of early careers programmes. Please explore your options and select the programme that best aligns with your passions and interests. Choose carefully, as only one application can be reviewed per cycle. If you submit multiple applications, only the first one received will be considered. If the programme you apply for is oversubscribed, we’ll transfer your application to another programme you are eligible for and interested in.
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