Sustainability Graduate Programme
Salary: £32,*
*Minimum £32,. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Across the UK
Application closing date: 8 May
Programme start date: Autumn
About the programme
Over the course of this two year programme, you will learn that sustainability management is a wide and varied topic that covers People, Community, Supply Chain, Waste and Energy (to touch on a few examples).
Babcock has structured its working groups, into three categories, Environmental, Social and Governance. This graduate programme focuses on the Environmental side, looking at Biodiversity, Energy, Waste and Water. Your work here will have a real impact on shaping and delivering the sustainability strategy for Babcock.
Sustainability at Babcock
Sustainability is an integral part of our business. We think and act for the long-term, and we are a trusted partner to our customers.
The opportunities on this programme are many and varied. You might contribute to exploring cutting-edge technologies for modern and innovative facilities, evaluate engineering solutions to enhance circularity for both light aircraft and armoured vehicles, engage in mapping the scope 3 emissions within our supply chain, or support the design and delivery of innovative social value solutions that make a positive difference in the communities we’re proud to be a part of.
Our work with customers such as the British Army, Royal Air Force, Network Rail, and Air Ambulance charities opens up a wide range of future opportunities. Whether assisting the Army in electrifying vehicles or adapting product offerings to meet the demands of a modern rail transport system, your work is guaranteed to make a real impact on everyday life in the UK.
What you'll need
• A BEng (Hons) degree is essential. And because the programme is accredited by the IEMA or Energy Institute, our preference is that your degree is also accredited by the relevant institution too.
• Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.
What you'll get
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition:
• Minimum 25 days holiday entitlements + bank holidays + agile working* subject to conversation with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach and volunteering activities, which our graduates find incredibly rewarding in all sorts of other ways.