Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate Programme – Devonport Facilities

What will you do on the programme?

Join our Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate Programme and you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most impactful engineering projects, directly supporting the upkeep of the UK Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines at Devonport, Western Europe’s largest naval base.

As a Chemical and Process Engineering Graduate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting work across various stages of the engineering lifecycle for nuclear and radio logically implicated process systems and equipment, from concept design and development, construction and commissioning, through to in-service support and decommissioning.

Throughout the programme and as a member of Devonport’s Facilities Engineering team, you’ll work alongside a network of engineers, technicians and specialists, and you’ll be involved in the development and modification of system designs, conducting technical analysis, producing engineering drawings and models using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, writing detailed technical reports, and performing inspections and validations – including onboard submarines.

Every task you take on will help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of critical national infrastructure, and the continued readiness of the Royal Navy.

This is a Facilities Engineering Development Programme, delivered on-site at Devonport, Plymouth.

Over two years, you’ll complete a series of placements lasting between 6 and 16 weeks across specialist teams such as Design Authority, Plant Management, Safety Case and Operational Support. These placements will combine working in offices, onboard submarines and in supporting facilities, and each placement is shaped around your interests and career goals, giving you broad technical exposure and the chance to build strong foundations in facilities engineering.

By the end of the programme, you’ll be well prepared to take on a permanent role as a Chemical and Process Engineer at Babcock, equipped with the skills, confidence and experience to make a real impact.

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.

You’ll also benefit from a wide range of technical and non-technical training opportunities, including nuclear-specific development designed to deepen your expertise.

To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we provide mentoring and cover all associated fees. You’ll also have access to structured development plans, support with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and regular reviews with your line managers, placement managers and mentor to keep you on track.

Upon completing the programme, you’ll step into a Chemical and Process Engineering role as part of the Technical Authority at Devonport.

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.

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:

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