Process Engineering Graduate Programme

Type: Graduate
Region: South West

About the programme

Start with the microscopic detail and work your way up. Thats what our process engineers do. Join them and youll help us develop robust, innovative solutions to extraordinary challenges.

Over the two-year programme, youll work with cutting-edge technology and build your experience in anything from submarine projects to next-generation construction projects.

As part of this programme, we encourage mobility across our sectors to give you a broader experience and wider exposure to our business.

Process Engineering at Babcock

Theres so much you could potentially do at Babcock. You might find yourself working on submarine projects, assisting in the decommissioning of old nuclear power plants, or contributing to the design and construction of new ones.

Whats certain is that youll immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies and gain the experiences needed to develop a specialism in this technical discipline.

What you’ll need

• A Chemical engineering degree. Our programme is accredited by the IChemE, and our preference is that your degree is accredited by the relevant institution too.
• Many of our early careers roles 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 roles you are eligible for.

What you’ll get

Well provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, youll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

Your career development

Its hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences youll 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, youll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Where you’ll be based

Places on our Process Engineering programme for Autumn 2025 are available in our Nuclear sector. We ask our graduates to be flexible as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.