UK defence and critical-engineering services group working across marine, nuclear, land and aviation.
babcockinternational.comFounded
1891
Headquarters
33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX, United Kingdom
Industry
Defence and critical-engineering services (marine, nuclear, land, aviation)
Employees
30,481 (as of 31 March 2026)Revenue (FY26)
£5,177.7 million
Market Cap
£5.09 billion
Listed on
LSE: BAB (FTSE 100)
CEO
David Lockwood
Chair
Ruth Cairnie
Website
babcockinternational.comBabcock International Group plc is a UK defence and critical-engineering services company founded in 1891 and headquartered at 33 Wigmore Street in London. It's listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker BAB and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. The group employed 30,481 people as of 31 March 2026.
The company manages complex assets and infrastructure across four sectors: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation. Its primary clients include the UK Ministry of Defence, alongside civil customers such as Network Rail. Work spans the design, development, manufacture and integration of specialist systems for defence, nuclear and security applications.
For fiscal year 2026 Babcock reported revenue of £5,177.7 million and a market capitalisation of about £5.09 billion. The business is led by Chief Executive David Lockwood, with David Mellors as Chief Financial Officer and Ruth Cairnie as Chair. Harry Holt serves as Deputy Chief Executive. Operations extend beyond the UK across Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Australasia.
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Interview experience
5 out of 10
Interview difficulty
Medium
Interview process length
About a week
Practice real questions and get instant feedback before you walk in.
Q: Did I like donuts?
A: This is a light icebreaker meant to see how you handle a relaxed, informal moment. Answer warmly and briefly, then guide the conversation back to the job.
Q: Tell us about your experience, walk through some scenarios, and why do you want to join Babcock?
A: A mix of background, situational judgement, and motivation. Use specific admin examples and tie your reasons for joining to Babcock's defence and engineering work.
Q: Describe your work background and the steps you take before starting a welding job.
A: A technical check of both your history and your process discipline. Walk through your preparation steps in order and reference the standards or procedures you follow.
Q: The process includes an eye test plus a written test covering driving knowledge and spoken English. How do you prepare?
A: These checks confirm you can work safely airside. Prepare by brushing up on driving rules and being ready to communicate clearly in English.
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July 22, 2026
Babcock launches national skills study to help engineer the future of defence
Babcock started a national skills assessment aimed at tackling workforce and engineering talent shortages across the UK defence sector.
#Defence #Skills #Engineering
View postJuly 21, 2026
Babcock partners with ACUA Ocean and Frankenburg on maritime counter-drone air defence
Babcock signed an agreement with ACUA Ocean Technologies and Frankenburg to jointly develop maritime systems designed to counter drone threats at sea.
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View postJuly 15, 2026
Babcock completes production of 123 Jackal 3 vehicles for the British Army
Babcock concluded delivery of 123 Jackal 3 and Jackal 3 Extenda high-mobility vehicles for the British Army.
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View postJuly 14, 2026
Babcock International publishes Notice of AGM
Babcock released the notice of its Annual General Meeting to shareholders through a regulatory announcement.
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View postJune 22, 2026
Babcock International reports full-year final results
Babcock released its full-year final results, followed a week later by its annual financial report filing.
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View postBabcock is a UK defence and critical-engineering services group. It manages complex assets and infrastructure across four sectors: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation, with the UK Ministry of Defence as a primary client.
