Safety Case and Hazard Management

What will you do on the programme?

As a Safety Case Graduate at Babcock, you’ll help ensure some of the UK’s most critical nuclear operations remain safe and secure. Every project we deliver depends on robust safety cases, and you’ll contribute to the assessments, documentation, and expert advice that make complex work possible.

You’ll get involved in identifying and analysing potential hazards, failures, and faults – and help develop solutions to prevent them. That could mean supporting hazard identification studies, contributing to periodic safety reviews, or providing technical input into assessments that keep our facilities operating safely. You’ll learn how to produce and maintain safety documentation that shows risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP), working alongside experienced safety case authors, human factors specialists, radiation protection advisors, and engineers from across the business.

Your experience will depend on your location. At HM Naval Base Clyde, you could help develop safety justifications for nuclear submarine operations. At Cavendish Nuclear, you might support the decommissioning of legacy sites or contribute to clean energy projects. At Rosyth, you’ll be part of the team delivering safe and responsible submarine dismantling.

Wherever you’re based, you’ll be making a real impact – helping to protect people, safeguard the environment, and shape the future of nuclear safety.

How is the programme structured?

This two-year programme is designed to give you a broad understanding of safety case development. During this time, you’ll complete placements that expose you to a wide range of work, including safety case authoring, hazard analysis, compliance reviews, and environmental safety.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have built a strong foundation in hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety case development – ready to take the next step in your career.

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.

Development and support

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Upon completing the programme, you’ll transition into a permanent role as a Safety Case Engineer or Consultant within our Nuclear sector. This means you’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining and delivering safety justifications that support some of the UK’s most complex defence and civil nuclear projects.

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.

Rewards and benefits

What do you need to apply?

You’ll need a BSc or BEng (Hons) degree in an Engineering, Science or Maths subject. Relevant disciplines include Nuclear Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Process.
A postgraduate qualification such as an MSc or MEng in Nuclear Science would be particularly valuable.
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 (www.gov.uk).

Where will you be based?

Select one of the locations below to find out about the different areas of our business that are offering places on our Safe Case and Hazard Management Graduate Programme for Autumn 2026.

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.

Cavendish Nuclear – Warrington and other key sites

Joining Cavendish Nuclear means getting involved in some of the most important engineering projects in the UK – and beyond. You could be working on the decommissioning of legacy nuclear sites, supporting the construction and operation of cutting-edge nuclear power plants, or helping sustain our national defence through work on the UK’s nuclear deterrent. Whether you’re based in Warrington or supporting at one of our client sites, you’ll gain direct experience in developing safety cases, conducting hazard assessments, and working with regulators to make sure operations are safe, compliant and efficient.

This is a chance to see how hazard management supports both the clean-up of the nuclear legacy and the delivery of new low-carbon energy projects.

Marine – Rosyth

At the heart of our Marine business is our 320-acre Rosyth facility, which is home to one of the largest and most modern waterside advanced manufacturing and repair facilities in the UK. At Rosyth, we specialise in the design, build and through-life support of complex naval and commercial marine assets – developing innovative solutions for our customers’ projects with our integrated approach.

Here, you’ll contribute to the submarine dismantling programme, supporting safety case development for projects that involve radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental safety. It’s an opportunity to see hazard management applied in a unique setting, where safe dismantling and responsible waste solutions are critical.

Marine/Nuclear – HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland

Babcock’s HM Naval Base Clyde operation provides highly specialist engineering support services, including the management of critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines based in Scotland.

In this location, your work will focus on supporting the safe operation, maintenance and upgrade of nuclear facilities that are home to the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet. You’ll be involved in safety assessments, hazard reviews and compliance checks that keep both people and assets safe in a highly regulated environment.

Not sure which business area to apply for? Here's a quick guide to help you decide:

Curious about the UK’s nuclear future? At Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll find diverse placement opportunities across the UK, working on projects that protect our nation, secure our energy supply, and support the journey to net zero.
Passionate about supporting submarines and nuclear operations? At HMNB Clyde (Scotland), your work will help ensure the safe operation of nuclear facilities that support the Vanguard and Astute-class submarines.
Want to play a key role in the submarine dismantling programme? Rosyth (Scotland) is home to one of the UK’s largest and most advanced marine facilities. Here, you’ll help deliver safe and responsible dismantling solutions for retired submarines, focusing on radioactive waste management and environmental safety.

No matter where you start, you’ll gain valuable experience – and we’ll support you every step of the way.

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Application guidance

Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. 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.