Graduate Naval Architect

About the role

Babcock's Naval Architecture Graduate Programme is a two-year programme starting in September 2027, based in the Marine/Nuclear sector in Plymouth, working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport. It gives breadth and depth of experience across naval architecture through a series of placements of a few months each, in teams working on projects such as submarines, aircraft carriers, frigates and marine infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and design floating vessels and structures, from hull form and stability to propulsion and human factors
• Work on projects ranging from docking a 16,000-tonne nuclear submarine to assessing the strength of an aircraft carrier's flight deck for F35 landings
• Explore areas such as hydrodynamics, structures, design, stability and safety, including mooring arrangements, systems resistant to explosive events and stability requirements for polar ice navigation
• Learn directly from experienced naval architects and structural engineers

Required profile

• A BEng, MEng, BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering, Marine Technology, Ship Building, Offshore Engineering, Composites, Aerospace or Ocean Engineering, or on track to achieve one
• Ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance; the post may only be occupied by a UK national under national security legislation

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 scheme and discounts
• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service and health checks
• Structured support, personalised training and mentorship, plus guidance and fee coverage for Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status
• Permanent role after the programme, with a Role Framework showing career pathways to Senior Engineer