Babcock
graduate scheme

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Graduate Programme

Job description

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 between two years getting involved in anything from defence engineering or rail engineering to complex nuclear projects.

As part of this programme, we encourage mobility across our sectors to give you a 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. You could be on the team designing submarines, converting vehicles, refitting warships, helping to build the UK’s next generation of nuclear power plants or leading engineering track projects. You could find yourself working on electrical power distribution or electrical control and instrumentation, involving both analogue and digital systems.

Whatever part of our business you’ll join you’ll get 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 get

  • We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
  • 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
  • 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

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto 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 very best on your programme and beyond.

What we are looking for

We accept a wide range of degrees in the following disciplines: Engineering, Systems and Computing. Our preference is that your degree is also accredited by the relevant institution.

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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

Accepted degree subjects

  • electronic and electrical engineering
  • aerospace engineering
  • engineering management
  • computer sciences and information technology
  • civil engineering and construction
  • chemical engineering
  • transport engineering
  • mechanical engineering

Additional job details

Location
Bristol
Clyde
Leicester
Plymouth
Rosyth
Warrington
Salary
£32,500*

Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

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 on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 17 December 2024

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Closing date:  17 December 2024

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