Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, security and energy transition ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Overview

This internship will support the creation of a new Facilities Capability Document that will act as a single-source reference for multiple departments, including Facilities, Operations, Sales & Bids, and Marketing. The intern will play a key role in gathering, analysing, and presenting data that showcases the full capabilities of the Belfast sites.

This project offers hands-on experience within a shipbuilding environment, exposure to cross‑functional teams, and the opportunity to produce a document that will be used across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Stage 1 – Introduction & Problem Definition Shadow Facilities Managers, Project Engineers, and Supervisors to gain an understanding of the department, site operations, and the purpose of the capability document.

Stage 2 – Data Collation Conduct a thorough review of existing assets and new assets purchased through the RECAP project. Collect, verify, and organise technical data from multiple sources.

Stage 3 – Document Creation Develop a comprehensive, single-source Facilities Capability Document for use by multiple departments. This will include updated site drawings, equipment capability summaries, and manufacturing process information.

Stage 4 – Presentation Present the completed document and findings to key stakeholders.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the placement, the intern will:

• Produce a complete Facilities Capability Document used across the business.
• Demonstrate how they collected, analysed, and consolidated technical information.
• Gain a strong understanding of NUK Belfast’s manufacturing and fabrication capabilities.
• Build insight into interdepartmental relationships within a shipbuilding organisation.

Learning Opportunities

• Experience in accurate data collection and collation from multiple technical sources.
• Increased proficiency in AutoCAD through updating and producing site drawings.
• Exposure to automated and manual marine fabrication/manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of how Facilities supports wider operational and commercial functions.

Year 1 or Year 2 undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.