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Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

On-site in Kirkcaldy·Added 28 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • To be studying a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) based degree in a relevant subject, such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or Systems Engineering.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Our internships are about more than work experience - they're an opportunity to immerse yourself in life at Babcock, form meaningful connections, and develop skills that will set you apart in your future career. You'll work alongside supportive colleagues and gain guidance from experienced professionals every step of the way.

We value the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that interns bring to our team. We believe you have the potential to shape the future of our business. But we also understand that this internship is as much about you assessing what's right for you as it is about us getting to know you. Perform well, and you could be considered for a position on our graduate programme - your journey with Babcock could just be getting started.

Visa & relocation

  • Many of our programmes 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 programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search 'United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels'.

The role

During this 10-12-week Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship, you'll work on exciting defence programmes and cutting-edge technologies. Working alongside experienced teams, you'll learn how complex engineering projects are delivered, from design and manufacture to maintenance and support.

Throughout the programme, you'll:

What you'll do

You'll support shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and engineering activities, with opportunities to contribute to programmes such as the Type 31 Frigate programme, Type 31 Frigate Programme, Missile Tubes Assembly Programme and the UK Submarine Dismantling Programme and Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier maintenance activities.

Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Programme title: Engineering Undergraduate Summer Internship

Location: Rosyth, Scotland

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Start date: June 2027

Role ID: 74779

What you'll be doing

  • Build your knowledge of marine engineering, electrical and mechanical systems, naval architecture, systems design, health and safety, and project management.
  • Develop skills in problem-solving, technical analysis, testing and validation, communication, engineering tools and software, collaboration, and technical documentation.
  • Develop the behaviours needed to become a professional engineer, including professionalism, adaptability, resilience, safety awareness, attention to detail and continuous learning.

Hiring process

1 interview

  • If you will work on Ministry of Defence sites you also have to meet MoD security requirements.

Hiring process

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there's a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we'll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.

About Babcock International

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1891
Employees
30,000–40,000
Headquarters
London, UK

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Additional information

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.

We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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