Overview
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Programme title: Marine Structures Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Rosyth, Scotland
Application closing date: 16 October 2025
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 66941
What will you do on the programme?
If you’re excited by large-scale engineering, world-leading naval technology and solving real-world problems, you’ll find plenty to get involved in here. Our Marine Structures Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to work across some of the most complex structural engineering projects in the defence sector – from supporting the UK’s in-service submarine fleet, to exploring future submarine concepts, and delivering advanced marine platforms.
Throughout the programme, you’ll be part of multidisciplinary teams contributing to live projects that support the Royal Navy and other international customers. That might include performing structural assessments using hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis or designing platform structures for explosive shock survivability. You could be working on technical investigations, safety certifications, feasibility studies or platform surveys.
This is meaningful work that touches every stage of a platform’s lifecycle. You’ll develop practical skills using software like Ansys and AutoCAD, gain exposure to pressure hull theory and engineering standards, and build a solid foundation in structural design and analysis.
Whether you’re supporting submarine decommissioning, modernising small vessels or helping shape the future of unmanned marine technologies, you’ll be part of a team creating innovative, high-integrity solutions that help make the world a safer place.
Programme structure
This is a two-year programme designed to give you breadth, variety and meaningful experience across our Marine Structures teams. Through a series of rotational placements, you’ll explore different aspects of structural engineering in a real-world defence environment. Each placement is carefully planned to give you valuable experience in live projects and build your understanding of structural design, safety, analysis and lifecycle management.
During the programme, you may have the opportunity to complete placements in different locations. This not only broadens your technical experience but also helps you build your professional network and gain a deeper understanding of how our business operates across sites.
Development and support
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.
Rewards and benefits
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 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
* Wellbeing 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.
Requirements to apply
* A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or Mathematics
* Security clearance notes: Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which may impact eligibility. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.
Where you will be based
Places on our Marine Structures programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Rosyth. Rosyth is home to one of the UK’s most advanced marine engineering facilities. 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. Relocation may be needed depending on placements.
Ready to apply?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if a high volume of interest is received. Please submit your application and complete any required online assessments as soon as possible.
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