Global Engineering Graduate Lead — Hybrid Rotations

Babcock Canada Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company is seeking a Global Engineering Graduate Lead to manage its multi-discipline graduate programme. The ideal candidate will design and implement training pathways, ensuring alignment with professional accreditations. Candidates should have a background in program management and a strong understanding of engineering disciplines. This role offers hybrid working arrangements across various UK locations and focuses on developing talent in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Flexible working

Paid volunteering day

Holiday Trading

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme management, talent development, or early careers coordination.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and career pathways.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.
• Experience working with graduate programmes in a technical or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design a structured, multi‑rotation graduate programme spanning key engineering areas.
• Collaborate with engineering leaders to scope high value placements.
• Lead graduate recruitment, onboarding, and cohort experience.
• Coach and support graduates and their managers.
• Measure outcomes and continuously improve the programme.

Skills

Programme management

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Understanding of engineering disciplines

Education

Degree Qualification in Engineering

Job description

A leading defense and engineering company is seeking a Global Engineering Graduate Lead to manage its multi-discipline graduate programme. The ideal candidate will design and implement training pathways, ensuring alignment with professional accreditations. Candidates should have a background in program management and a strong understanding of engineering disciplines. This role offers hybrid working arrangements across various UK locations and focuses on developing talent in a supportive environment.