Developing Tomorrow's Talent Today
Applications open: TBC
What is the DE&S Engineering Graduate Scheme?
If you are a graduate engineer looking for a career in defence, this scheme provides you with opportunities like no other. You will develop your technical knowledge and skills by working on exciting, innovative, and in some cases, highly classified projects that help protect the UK.
The Engineering Graduate Scheme seeks several specialist engineering skills. While multiple engineering posts are available, applicants are encouraged to apply to the engineering specialism that best reflects their background to help match them to the best opportunity if successful. On the scheme, you will rotate through four or five engineering placements within DE&S, enabling you to build a portfolio of evidence towards professional registration at IEng or CEng.
What You'll Get
- Starting salary: A330,080
- Duration: 2 Years
- Location: Bristol, MOD Abbey Wood
What You'll Need
To apply for this scheme, you will need:
- GCSE Maths and English Language at a minimum of grade 4 (or an equivalent qualification)
- A bachelors (or higher) degree in Engineering (or Science) with a minimum grade of 2:2, in a specialist focused subject.
Relevant Degree Subjects: Your degree must be accredited by the relevant Professional Institution (Engineering Council, Science Council, Society for the Environment, or Institute of Marine Engineers, Scientists & Technologists).
What You'll Do
- Year One: Various engineering placements to develop skills and experience.
- Year Two: Continued rotations and professional development.
Ready to Start Your Career With Us?
Register your interest to begin your journey with DE&S.
Elevating Careers, Rewarding Perks
- Discounts
- Facilities
- Financial Benefits
- Opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Health and Wellbeing
- Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
What Our Learners Say About Working for DE&S
"I've gained invaluable experiences in different departments. Overall fantastic experience, enormous amount learnt and would recommend to anyone."
Ciaran, Marine Engineer Graduate
More About Defence Equipment & Support
Who We Are
Part of the Ministry of Defence, we are a mix of 12,500 talented civil servants and military personnel located across the UK and abroad.
What We Do
Delivering a programme of work of over A313bn annually, we ensure the UK Armed Forces have all the equipment and support they need for their operations.
Work For Us
Join us in specialisms from engineering to project management to commercial take your first step to a more rewarding career with DE&S.
Locations
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Developing Tomorrow's Talent Today
Applications open: TBC
What is the DE&S Engineering Graduate Scheme?
If you are a graduate engineer looking for a career in defence, this scheme provides you with opportunities like no other. You will develop your technical knowledge and skills by working on exciting, innovative, and in some cases, highly classified projects that help protect the UK.
The Engineering Graduate Scheme seeks several specialist engineering skills. While multiple engineering posts are available, applicants are encouraged to apply to the engineering specialism that best reflects their background to help match them to the best opportunity if successful. On the scheme, you will rotate through four or five engineering placements within DE&S, enabling you to build a portfolio of evidence towards professional registration at IEng or CEng.
What You'll Get
- Starting salary: A330,080
- Duration: 2 Years
- Location: Bristol, MOD Abbey Wood
What You'll Need
To apply for this scheme, you will need:
- GCSE Maths and English Language at a minimum of grade 4 (or an equivalent qualification)
- A bachelors (or higher) degree in Engineering (or Science) with a minimum grade of 2:2, in a specialist focused subject.
Relevant Degree Subjects: Your degree must be accredited by the relevant Professional Institution (Engineering Council, Science Council, Society for the Environment, or Institute of Marine Engineers, Scientists & Technologists).
What You'll Do
- Year One: Various engineering placements to develop skills and experience.
- Year Two: Continued rotations and professional development.
Ready to Start Your Career With Us?
Register your interest to begin your journey with DE&S.
Elevating Careers, Rewarding Perks
- Discounts
- Facilities
- Financial Benefits
- Opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Health and Wellbeing
- Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
What Our Learners Say About Working for DE&S
"I've gained invaluable experiences in different departments. Overall fantastic experience, enormous amount learnt and would recommend to anyone."
Ciaran, Marine Engineer Graduate
More About Defence Equipment & Support
Who We Are
Part of the Ministry of Defence, we are a mix of 12,500 talented civil servants and military personnel located across the UK and abroad.
What We Do
Delivering a programme of work of over A313bn annually, we ensure the UK Armed Forces have all the equipment and support they need for their operations.
Work For Us
Join us in specialisms from engineering to project management to commercial take your first step to a more rewarding career with DE&S.
Related jobs
NHS Procurement Graduate Training Scheme - Register your interest
Trainee Behaviour Analysis Graduate
Cranleigh
£25,000
National Graduate Programme – Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Southampton, Farnborough, Fareham, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Winchester, Havant, Newport, Isle of Wight, England, Gosport, Ryde, Aldershot, Freshwater, Lymington, New Milton
£34,326
National Graduate Programme – March 2027
£32,256 - £34,326
