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Human Factors Graduate ProgrammeProgramme title: Human Factors Graduate ProgrammeSalary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.Location: Devonport, PlymouthApplication closing date: 16 October 2025Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: 66897What will you do on the programme?Human Factors plays a vital role in keeping people safe and operations running smoothly. Whether supporting the Royal Navy, shaping advanced defence systems or contributing to clean energy projects, you’ll help ensure equipment, environments and procedures are designed with people in mind.As part of our multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll work on live projects across the full lifecycle – from concept and construction to in-service support, decommissioning and incident investigation. That could mean supporting nuclear operations, influencing the design of submarines or refining how critical systems are used and maintained.You might carry out task analysis, contribute to requirements, or help ensure people have the tools, environment and procedures to work safely and effectively. Alongside this, you’ll meet operational staff, shadow senior professionals and collaborate with engineers, designers and stakeholders – building your expertise and making a real impact through design.How is the programme structured?This is a two-year programme designed to build your confidence, grow your expertise and help you find your path within Human Factors.You’ll rotate across different teams and projects, applying your skills in real-world settings and contributing to safe, effective operations.&nbsp; These rotations offer opportunities to broaden your experience – and some may even take you to different locations – helping you build your professional network and deepen your understanding of how the business operates.How do we develop and support you?From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees.What rewards and benefits will you get?We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:&nbsp;<ul><li>A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager</li><li>Generous pension and employee share schemes</li><li>Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts</li><li>Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;What do you need to apply?<ul><li>A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Behavioural Sciences, Applied Psychology, Cognitive Sciences, Systems Engineering or Sociology.</li><li>Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.</a></li></ul>Where will you be based?Places on our Human Factors programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Plymouth.&nbsp;Based at Devonport in Plymouth, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you’ll be part of a team that provides critical support to the Royal Navy’s surface ships and submarines. Here, you’ll apply human factors principles to real-world naval operations, supporting everything from ship and submarine maintenance to wider base activities.Your work will help people, equipment and procedures function safely and effectively together, contributing to the operational readiness of the fleet. This is a unique opportunity to bring human-centred thinking into high-integrity environments and make a direct impact on safety and performance.While you’ll join a specific business area and location, placements at different sites across the UK are possible. Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week. We encourage flexibility and openness to relocation throughout the programme and will consider your personal circumstances when arranging placements.Ready to apply?Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.&nbsp;

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Job Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Programme ManagerLocation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plymouth, DevonCompensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £59,110 + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SF67859Lead Complex Projects That Shape the Future of DefenceAt Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Programme Manager at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.The roleAs a Programme Manager, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. you’ll take ownership of high-impact projects that support the Royal Navy’s submarine maintenance and infrastructure development. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the successful delivery of complex programmes that directly contribute to national defence. &nbsp;Day-to-day, you’ll be accountable for performance and results across multiple workstreams. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes, develop your leadership capabilities, and make a meaningful impact on the future of defence engineering.&nbsp;<ul><li>Building integrated project delivery teams to define, plan, monitor and control successful outcomes</li><li>Managing customer, stakeholder and delivery partner interfaces</li><li>Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the project</li><li>Leading resource forecasting, financial planning, subcontractor management and team development</li><li>Actively managing risks, assumptions, issues, opportunities and dependencies</li></ul>This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal DockyardEssential experience of the Programme Manager<ul><li>Proven experience in project management, leading complex programmes in similar sectors</li><li>Full project lifecycle experience</li><li>Exposure to varied products, services and lifecycle phases</li><li>Awareness of contracting methodologies (e.g. NEC/JCT)</li><li>Cross-functional understanding of lifecycle requirements</li></ul>Qualifications for the Programme Manager<ul><li>Degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management</li><li>APM Project Management Qualification (APM PMQ) or equivalent</li><li>SMSTS Qualification, NEC/JCT Qualification - Desirable</li></ul>Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>What we offer <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.&nbsp;We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email <a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.Closing date: 29/10/2025#BABDESTNUC

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Job Title:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Principal Mechanical EngineerLocation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; £59,110.00 + BenefitsRole Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Full time / Permanent Role ID:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SF65218Engineering the Future of National DefenceAt Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon.The roleAs a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes, supporting the upgrade and development of facilities for the Royal Navy’s submarine maintenance operations. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to projects that directly contribute to national defence and security. Day-to-day, you’ll be part of our Major Infrastructure Projects (MIP) Business Unit, helping to deliver complex engineering solutions that shape the future of naval capability.<ul><li>Apply systems engineering approaches to develop and validate design requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with client specifications, technical regulations and standards</li><li>Collaborate across engineering functions and stakeholders to integrate designs and manage interfaces</li><li>Technically manage specialist sub-contract designers</li><li>Maintain the engineering configuration of the design intent through change control</li></ul>Essential experience of the Principal Mechanical Engineer:<ul><li>Proven background in mechanical engineering within Defence, Nuclear, Oil and Gas or other highly regulated industries</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical process systems and building services (e.g. water services, industrial gases)</li><li>Knowledge of regulations and standards relevant to mechanical system design and construction, including CDM responsibilities</li><li>Experience in substantiating process equipment for Nuclear Safety Functions (desirable)</li><li>Experience supporting design for construction, operation, or refit of submarines or related facilities (desirable)</li></ul>Qualifications for the Principal Mechanical Engineer:<ul><li>A degree, degree apprenticeship, or demonstrable time served in an appropriate engineering discipline</li><li>Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards registration with the Engineering Council</li></ul>This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with typically 2 days in the office/onsite and 3 days working from home.Security ClearanceThe successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.What we offer <ul><li>Generous holiday allowance</li><li>Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance</li><li>Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Employee shopping savings portal</li><li>Payment of Professional Fees</li><li>Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave</li><li>Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.</li><li>‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity</li><li>Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.</li></ul>Babcock International For over a century Babcock&nbsp; has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@babcockinternational.com" target="_blank">careers@babcockinternational.com</a> with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. 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.Closing date: 21/10/2025#BABDESTNUC #IND-ENG

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Programme title:&nbsp;Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipLevel: 6Salary:&nbsp;Year 1: £25,364Year 2: £28,528Year 3: £34,326Year 4: £36,572Year 5: £39,120Location:&nbsp;Devonport, PlymouthApplication closing&nbsp;date: 18th December 2025Programme start date: September 2026Role ID: &nbsp;67203Want a role that combines mechanical and electrical engineering skills to help solve some of the most complex and unique engineering challenges in UK defence technology? Our 5-year Electro-Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is a rare opportunity for you to help commission the nuclear submarines that play a vital role in securing the UK’s long-term defence.About the programmeThis Level 6 apprenticeship will give you practical, real-world experience working on electrical and mechanical systems across our Submarine Commissioning Group.You'll work on the commissioning of nuclear submarines, learning how to perform critical tasks such as system installation, operation, and maintenance, alongside fault diagnosis and rectification.We’ll help you build fundamental skills such as drawing, calculations, specifications, scheduling and reporting. Working with teams from other engineering departments, you’ll also learn the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical design, from concept through to manufacturing.Throughout the programme, you’ll undertake a series of placements to give you a breadth of experience in all areas of Electro-Mechanical Engineering, supporting you to achieve professional registration through the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).Your education/trainingWhen you successfully complete your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering.Your training will take place through a mixture of classroom learning and work placements. Each year you’ll spend four weeks at the University of Warwick for theoretical and practical training (attendance at the University for face-to-face sessions is mandatory), with the rest of your time spent onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard within our Submarine Commissioning Group.Future prospectsAt the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have earned a BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and gained valuable work experience in nuclear submarine commissioning as a Commissioning Engineer. This will put you on par with peers who have completed our graduate programme and are progressing towards becoming future Lead Engineers or Design Managers within the business.At this stage, you can expect a salary exceeding £42,000 per annum.What you’ll need<ul><li>You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent. Plus, one of the following:<ul><li>A-level at Grade A or above in Mathematics and a Physical Science (Chemistry, Geology, Physics &amp; Astronomy), plus an A in one other A-level subject.</li><li>EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma DDD in one of the following subjects: Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. This must include gaining a Distinction in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.</li><li>Access: Achievement of the HE Diploma, to include 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction including 15 in Mathematics and 15 in another science of technology subject. Please list the units that you are taking in your application.</li><li>Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in higher level Mathematics and Physics, and a 4 or above at higher level in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Environmental Systems and Societies.</li></ul></li><li>Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>).</li><li>Please note that a successful application for this apprenticeship is dependent on acceptance by our chosen University provider.</li></ul>What you’ll getWe’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.In addition, you’ll benefit from:<ul><li>Fully funded qualification</li><li>Personal development training and opportunities</li><li>Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays</li><li>Competitive pension scheme</li><li>Employee share scheme</li><li>Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal</li></ul>You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.Your career developmentIt’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 Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.Application process and closing datesApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

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