*Minimum £34,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
The maintenance of the Royal Navy’s ships and submarines is essential to safeguarding our nation and its interests. On this programme, you’ll discover how the Facilities Engineering Design team plays a pivotal role in maintaining these critical assets, while developing a deep understanding of design and maintenance processes, as well as the equipment involved.
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Working alongside experienced design engineers in a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll use state-of-the-art CAD tools to produce drawings and specifications for both new and modified platform maintenance facilities and equipment.
You will contribute to delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, applying the latest techniques and practices to develop cost-effective solutions that meet our net-zero carbon goals.
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll 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, you’ll 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.
Places on our Civil Design Engineering programme for Autumn 2025 are available in our Nuclear sector in Plymouth. We ask our graduates to be flexible as there is the potential to undertake placements in other locations during their programme.
Our business in Plymouth works in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport. We provide through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment as part of our continuing commitment to support our nation’s naval capability.
Depending on your programme, your home base could be Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. However, some of your placements may be at other sites.
Check out our helpful advice on how to prepare for our application process.
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.
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