Whether you’re designing, building, maintaining or innovating, your work directly contributes to projects that protect people, support national resilience and create a safe and secure world.
We offer opportunities to solve complex challenges, work with cutting-edge technologies, and develop your skills alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. If you’re looking for a career where your engineering expertise makes a real difference – Babcock is the place to be.
Our work spans the full lifecycle of submarine platforms. Whether it’s developing maintenance strategies, recommending system upgrades, contributing to the design of next-generation submarines or decommissioning – our engineers are solving some of the most challenging problems in naval engineering.
Much of this work is carried out through the £3.5 billion Future Maritime Support Programme. This includes through-life support and life extension for the Vanguard, Trafalgar, and Astute classes of submarines, delivered across our key sites at HMNB Clyde and HMNB Devonport, and further supported from our engineering hub in Bristol.
In addition, we are delivering a £750 million infrastructure upgrade at Devonport Dockyard to support future submarine capability. This includes modern dock facilities and logistics hubs essential for deep maintenance and nuclear defuel operations.
Looking ahead, Babcock is also contributing to the design of the next generation of nuclear submarines under the SSN-AUKUS programme, which will replace the Astute class from the late 2030s.
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We carry out the maintenance, refit, and upgrade of the Royal Navy’s existing surface fleet, providing through-life support for a wide range of platforms, ensuring operational readiness through complex engineering, systems integration and platform modernisation.
At the heart of our shipbuilding programme is the Type 31 general purpose frigate, a next-generation warship designed to meet the evolving demands of global maritime operations. The programme is carried out at our advanced facility in Rosyth, Scotland where we use a digitally enabled build process that integrates innovation across design, procurement and assembly.
Whether it’s assembling the Royal Navy’s future frigates or extending the life of its current fleet, our engineers are shaping the future of maritime defence.
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As the operator of the UK Ministry of Defence’s SKYNET military satellite communications programme, we manage and operates the entire constellation of satellites and ground stations, providing 24/7 mission-critical communications, working alongside partners such as GovSat, Intelsat and SES.
Our Mission Systems business also develops, manufactures and integrates advanced communications and electronic systems across defence platforms – from submarines and ships to aircraft and drones. This includes secure data links, tactical networks, and command-and-control systems that underpin modern military operations.
Whether operating satellites or engineering next-generation defence technology, Babcock is at the heart of the UK’s digital battlespace – offering careers that connect innovation with national security.
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Operating across the UK and internationally, Cavendish Nuclear is involved in dismantling legacy nuclear facilities, waste management, supporting the safe operation of current power stations (like Dounreay), and contributing to the development of future clean energy infrastructure such as Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
From the design and build of nuclear infrastructure to waste management and safety consultancy, our teams work at the forefront of innovation – making nuclear energy safer, more efficient and more sustainable.
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We manufacture the Jackal 3, a high-mobility, light-armoured patrol vehicle, under a major contract with the UK Ministry of Defence. Built in collaboration with Supacat, these vehicles are assembled at our Devonport facility in Plymouth, with up to 240 vehicles planned for delivery.
Through our Defence Support Group contract, we manage the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and storage of over 30,000 military vehicles – from quad bikes to main battle tanks. This work is carried out across multiple UK sites and includes complex engineering projects such as vehicle rebuilds, integration of new systems and readiness inspections.
Our teams ensure that the British Army’s vehicles are always ready for deployment – whether through rapid repair, strategic fleet management, or embedded support alongside military personnel. We deliver lifetime engineering that keeps the Army moving.
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In partnership with BAE Systems, Babcock supports the full airframe management and maintenance of the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Hawk T2 jets at RAF Valley in North Wales. We are also embedded at key locations such as the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, where we manage everything from scheduled maintenance to ground support equipment services.
Beyond defence, we’re a leader in aerial emergency services, delivering air ambulance, search and rescue, and aerial firefighting missions across the UK and internationally. These operations are supported by in-house engineering teams and operational control centres, ensuring rapid response and high reliability in life-saving scenarios.
Whether maintaining fast jets or flying emergency missions, Babcock’s aviation teams combine technical excellence with real-world impact – making a difference in the air and on the ground.
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Within Scotland and Northern Ireland we support the rail industry by working work around the clock to safely maintain, renew, develop and enhance our customers’ rail networks.
From our base in Rosyth, our Liquid Gas Equipment (LGE) business has designed over 600 systems for international customers across liquefied petroleum gas, ammonia, liquefied natural gas, ethane and carbon dioxide markets.
Within our Through Life Equipment Support business, we fix and maintain vehicles and equipment for the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade.
We deliver technical training for naval, air, land, nuclear and emergency services operations, providing an innovative range of training products and service solutions to ensure their personnel are mission ready.
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