Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate Programme

About the role

Babcock's Plymouth business, working with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport, offers a two-year Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate Programme starting in September 2027. You will help keep the dockyard's infrastructure safe and fit for purpose, from waterfront structures to nuclear safety-related and heritage assets, bridging the gap between design and reality.

Key responsibilities

• A mix of office-based technical work and site inspections
• Produce technical drawings, models and reports
• Carry out structural analysis using tools such as finite element analysis
• Assess asset condition through detailed site surveys
• Contribute to design modifications and support new build projects across the full design lifecycle, from requirements capture and optioneering to detailed design, construction, commissioning and through-life support

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline, such as Civil and Coastal or Civil and Structural Engineering
• Ability to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance; the post may only be occupied by a sole UK national

What we offer

• Minimum starting salary of £35,000, depending on location, role and qualifications
• At least 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and employee share schemes, flexible benefits including cycle to work and discounts
• Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service and health checks
• Graduate development programme with masterclasses, mentorship and guidance and fee coverage for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• Career progression through the Babcock Role Framework