Sustainability Graduate Programme

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Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

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Sustainability Graduate Programme

Programme title:
Sustainability Graduate Programme

Salary:
Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location:

Rosyth, Fife, Scotland

Role

What will you do on the programme?

On the Sustainability Graduate Programme, you’ll support the development and delivery of sustainability initiatives ’ll contribute to projects such as carbon reduction planning, energy efficiency, environmental impact assessment, sustainable supply chains, and social value initiatives like community engagement, inclusive practices, and responsible sourcing.

You’ll help collect, analyse and report sustainability data, tracking progress against environmental and social targets, while working with teams across the business to embed sustainability into everyday decision-making.

You’ll also contribute to innovation projects and sustainability strategy, developing your technical knowledge and understanding of how sustainability supports long-term business success.

How is the programme structured?

Our two-year graduate programme is designed to give you broad, meaningful experience across the business while helping you shape your career. You’ll complete six‑month rotations in key areas such as Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, HR/People, Strategy and ESG, and Projects, building a strong understanding of how everything connects.

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain experience in both environmental performance and social impact, contributing to important challenges like decarbonisation, community value, and responsible business practices.

You’ll finish the programme with a final placement tailored to both business needs and your career ambitions, setting you up for your next step with confidence.

How do we develop and support you?

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, tailored 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.

We’ll also support you in working towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), alongside training in environmental management, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and social value delivery.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

When you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within our Sustainability function, where you can build on what you’ve learned and continue to develop your expertise. You’ll also have ongoing support to progress towards professional accreditation.

From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

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:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service,…