Babcock International Group

Two-year Procurement and Supply Chain Graduate Programme with rotations covering sourcing, supplier management, procurement, logistics, warehousing, supplier quality, and supply-chain risk.What will you do on the programme?Procurement and Supply Chain sits at the heart of everything we do. It ensures that resources, suppliers and services are managed effectively to keep projects on track and deliver for our customers. This graduate programme offers the change to develop a broad understanding of how supply chains work on a national and global scale – you’ll learn how we source responsibly, manage supplier relationships, apply technology and data to support the business and manage the risk of our supply chains to deliver for our customers. The programme gives you the opportunity to see how working in Procurement and Supply Chain supports both our customers and colleagues, and contributes to a safer more secure world. How is the programme structured?This two-year programme combines functional experience with leadership development to prepare you for a future leadership role in procurement and supply chain. You’ll complete four six-month placements across the UK, in areas such as source-to-contract, o, category management and support to business growth with additional exposure to areas such as Operational Procurement, Supplier Quality and Logistics & Warehousing. During your rotations, you’ll work with diverse teams and contribute to key projects, supporting our current operational teams and making a real difference to our customers. By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed practical skills, gained valuable experience, and explored the wide range of career paths available at Babcock. 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. What’s waiting for you after the programme?Upon completing the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role within our Procurement and Supply Chain team. You’ll be ready to apply everything you’ve learned about sourcing, supplier relationships and value chain management, making a real impact on the projects and partnerships that keep our business moving. 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 holidaysGenerous pension and employee share schemesFlexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discountsWellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.  

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Two-year Project Management Graduate Programme with four rotations, supporting complex defence, engineering, infrastructure, and nuclear projects while developing professional project management skills.What will you do on the programme?Project Management at Babcock is all about making things happen. Whether you're supporting the design and manufacture of cutting-edge technology, coordinating large-scale infrastructure upgrades or helping teams meet critical deadlines, you'll be right at the heart of it. You’ll get to work on a wide variety of projects across different parts of the business. One month you could be helping to shape the delivery plan for a major defence programme, the next, you might be managing risks, supporting a bid, or gathering updates from colleagues in engineering, finance or procurement. All of which will help you build the confidence, awareness and practical skills needed to grow into a successful project manager. Whatever the challenge, you’ll be learning how to keep complex work on track. You’ll also start building strong relationships with people across the business, developing the kind of network that will support you for years to come. How is the programme structured?This is a two-year programme built around four six-month placements across the UK. You’ll move between different sectors and locations, discover how each part of the business operates and see how it all connects. Over the course of your placements, you could find yourself working supporting teams in our Marine, Nuclear or Land sectors. It’s a chance to see the bigger picture, build a broad skillset and find out where your strengths lie, giving you a great launchpad for your future career.As you progress, you’ll take on more responsibility and work towards formal qualifications through the Association for Project Management. You’ll be supported to complete both your PFQ (Project Fundamentals Qualification) and your PMQ (Project Management Qualification) and apply what you learn directly to live projects. How do we develop and support you?From day one, you’ll receive structured support 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 help you progress toward Chartered status with the Association for Project Management, we offer full guidance and cover all associated fees. What’s waiting for you after the programme?Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move into a substantive role within our Project Management discipline, as an Assistant Project Manager – ready to take on new challenges and build on everything you’ve learned. 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 holidaysGenerous pension and employee share schemesFlexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discountsWellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.   What do you need to apply?You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:2 or above in any degree. We’re particularly looking for graduates in project management, but we also welcome applicants with a strong interest in the field and transferable skills such as problem solving, leadership and teamwork.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 Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information clearance. Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination. Where will you be based?Our Project Management programme for September 2027 is part of our Group Graduate Programme. Over the course of the programme, you’ll complete four six-month placements across our business. Current placement locations include Plymouth, Bristol, Warrington and Staverton (Gloucestershire) in England, as well as HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland.

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Two-year Project Controls Graduate Programme focused on planning, scheduling, cost management, risk analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting for complex defence and technology projects.What will you do on the programme?On our Project Controls Graduate Programme, you'll help keep critical defence programmes on track, within budget and delivering against their objectives.As part of Project Controls, you'll help provide the analysis and forecasting that enables teams to understand performance, manage risk and plan effectively. You'll gain experience of how schedule, cost, risk and performance data is used to support the successful delivery of complex projects.Working as part of integrated project teams, you'll help develop and maintain schedules, monitor costs and progress, assess risks and opportunities, analyse project data, and produce forecasts and reports that support effective governance and decision-making. How is the programme structured?Over two years, you'll build a strong foundation in Project Controls, developing an understanding of the processes, tools and techniques used to deliver complex projects.You'll complete a series of placements, each lasting up to six months, across disciplines including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Management, Risk & Opportunity Management, Project Reporting, Governance and Assurance. These rotations will give you the opportunity to apply your learning on live projects and gain experience across the project lifecycle.As you progress, you'll take on increasing responsibility and develop the technical, commercial and analytical skills needed for a successful career in Project Controls. career goals, helping you build relevant experience in areas that matter most to you. 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.Alongside this, you'll receive technical training in core Project Controls methodologies and tools, with focused development in areas such as planning and scheduling, forecasting, risk management and performance reporting. Regular feedback and support towards professional accreditation will help you apply your learning in practice, strengthen your expertise and accelerate your development as a Project Controls professional. What’s waiting for you after the programme?Once you successfully complete the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role within our Project Controls discipline. You’ll have the flexibility to develop as a broad Project Controls professional or specialise in a specific area such as Planning, Cost Control or Risk Management.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 holidaysGenerous pension and employee share schemesFlexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discountsWellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.   What do you need to apply?You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a degree in one of the following subjects: Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Project Management, Data Science, Maths, Statistics, Business Management, Information/IT Management, Sciences, or Engineering.    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) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.  Where will you be based?Places on our Project Controls programme for September 2027 are available in our Mission Technologies business in Bristol.   If you’re interested in advanced manufacturing and disruptive technologies, Mission Technologies is where you’ll thrive. Based in Bristol, you could contribute to the delivery of advanced communications systems, electronic warfare capabilities, or satellite operations supporting national defence. Here, you’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of innovative programmes, helping to support the development and delivery of technologies that operate across land, sea, air and space. It’s an opportunity to contribute to complex projects that support customers across the UK and around the world.Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week.  

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Two-year Business Operations Management Graduate Programme offering experience across strategy, business development, project management, finance, procurement, HR, and commercial operations.What will you do on the programme?Our projects span multiple markets, locations and clients, so coordination and collaboration are essential. On our Business Operations Management Graduate Programme, you’ll discover exactly how we make it all happen. You’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas, from developing strategic initiatives and securing new business to managing projects, analysing contracts, supporting financial systems, or working with suppliers to deliver results. Along the way, you’ll learn to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps, keeping projects on track and running smoothly. By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and insights to make a real difference across our organisation – and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in business operations. How is the programme structured?Over two years, you’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas, including business development, bidding and strategic initiatives, finance, procurement, HR, commercial operations, leadership, and management. In every placement, you’ll be an integral part of the team, taking ownership of meaningful tasks and directly contributing to creating a safe and secure world. 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. What’s waiting for you after the programme?Upon completing the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role within Business Operations, ready to take on greater responsibility and lead on projects that matter. 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 holidaysGenerous pension and employee share schemesFlexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discountsWellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.   What do you need to apply?You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, an (Hons) undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.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) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.  Where will you be based?Places on our Business Operations Management programme for September 2027 are available in our Land sector. Our Land sector employs close to 6,000 skilled personnel who deliver complex and critical services to civil and military organisations worldwide. This includes the fleet management and maintenance of equipment for the British Army, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police; training for submariners, pilots, engineers, army personnel, drivers, operators, maintainers, police officers and firefighters; the manufacturing of over 1,000 armoured vehicles; and playing a key role in decarbonising the railway and delivering national critical rail infrastructure. While we have locations across the UK, graduates tend to be based in Bristol, London, Holyhead, Walsall and Gloucester. We ask that you are ready and willing to relocate to other sites throughout your programme.

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Three-year Accounting and Finance Graduate Programme with rotations across financial and project accounting while working toward the CIMA professional qualification.What will you do on the programme?On our Accounting and Finance Graduate Programme, you’ll be involved in financial activities that support some of the most complex and high-profile areas of our business. From major defence programmes to strategic operations, you’ll help teams make informed decisions and drive performance. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of financial disciplines – such as budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis – across different areas of the organisation. This will help you get to grips with the complexities of company-based accounting and financial management in a global business environment. You’ll also work towards a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification through the Level 7 Accounting or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship – a master’s degree-level programme designed to develop aspiring professionals into fully competent, confident, and credible finance leaders. It’s an ideal pathway for those looking to accelerate their career and reach the top of the accountancy profession. How is the programme structured?This three-year programme is built around three 12-month placements, each designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of accountancy and finance. You’ll rotate through roles in project and financial accounting, gaining broad exposure to different areas of the business and developing a well-rounded skill set. Each rotation offers the opportunity to work on varied projects within a sector or business, helping you build confidence, capability, and clarity about your future career path. How do we develop and support you?From day one, you’ll receive structured support and dedicated mentorship to help you be your best 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 work towards the CIMA Professional Qualification, which leads to Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) status and Associate of Chartered Management Accountants (ACMA) membership. This globally recognised designation demonstrates your ability to lead and support organisations through complex financial environments. The programme blends academic learning with practical experience, giving you the technical, business, and leadership skills needed to thrive in a finance career. What’s waiting for you after the programme?When you complete the programme, you’ll move into a substantive role within Accountancy and Finance at Babcock. 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 holidaysGenerous pension and employee share schemesFlexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discountsWellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.   What do you need to apply?You’ll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a bachelor's or master's degree, with a demonstrable interest in Finance, working with numbers, and solving problems.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) and Security Check (SC) security clearance.  Where will you be based?Our Accounting and Finance programme for September 2027 is part of our Group Graduate Programme.  Your placements in Accounting and Finance could take you to a number of locations across the UK, including Portsmouth, Devonport in Plymouth, Bristol, Bovington, Warminster or Donnington in Telford. We ask all our graduates to be open to relocating during the programme. This flexibility helps you get the most out of your placements and allows us to match you with the right opportunities across the business. We’ll always do our best to understand your preferences and balance them with business needs. Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week.

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