Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the UK is offering a Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. This 4-year program allows apprentices to work on critical engineering projects while studying towards a BEng degree. Candidates must have strong GCSE and A-level results, with training provided for essential skills in the nuclear power sector. A competitive starting salary over £30,000 is offered, alongside significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry.
• Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above.
• A-level grades ABB or above, including Maths and Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical engineering principles to real-world projects.
• Define process requirements and specify equipment.
• Assess system performance under different conditions.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Communication skills

Understanding of chemical engineering principles

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry

Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above

A-level grades ABB or above including Maths and Chemistry

Job description

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and help deliver safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions that protect people and the planet. Through this 4-year programme, you’ll work towards a BEng degree while contributing to engineering projects that support the UK’s energy security, advance clean energy goals, and strengthen national defence.

Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6YD Bristol, GB, BS11 0YA Hull, GB, HU13 0GD. Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Programme title: Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Location: Warrington, Bristol (Babcock Technology Centre) or Humberside

As a Chemical and Process Engineering Apprentice, you’ll be part of a collaborative and welcoming team that’s solving complex challenges in nuclear power generation and decommissioning. From your first day, you’ll begin learning how to apply core chemical engineering principles to real-world projects that support everything from low-carbon energy to defence and environmental clean-up.

You’ll be based in one of our main hubs – Dalton Avenue in Warrington, the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol, or Humberside – and work on a diverse portfolio of projects. These might include adapting reactor technologies for UK deployment, supporting the UK’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet, or helping to decommission legacy nuclear sites safely and sustainably.

Your tasks could include defining process requirements, specifying and testing equipment, or assessing how our systems perform under different conditions. As your skills grow, so will your responsibilities. You’ll develop problem-solving techniques, communication skills and an understanding of the tools and software used across the sector.

About the programme

You’ll study remotely with Teesside University, following the Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard.

This well-established chemical engineering programme is delivered through a flexible, blended learning model designed to fit around your work commitments. You’ll engage in online learning supported by weekly live seminars, giving you access to expert teaching while applying your knowledge directly in the workplace.

On successful completion, you’ll be awarded a BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer), along with an apprenticeship certificate graded at pass, merit, or distinction – recognising your achievement and readiness to progress in your engineering career.

Your education/training

Upon successful completion of your degree and apprenticeship end-point assessment, you will transition into a Junior Engineering role at Cavendish Nuclear, contributing to projects across both the civil and defence nuclear sectors. You’ll earn a competitive starting salary of over £30,000, with opportunities for further development and progression.

We are committed to supporting your continued professional development as you work towards becoming a fully qualified Process Engineer and achieving Chartered Engineer status with IChemE. As part of this journey, you’ll join our IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS), benefiting from structured placements, formal training, and ongoing mentoring and coaching.

What you’ll need

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry
• Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above
• A-level grades ABB or above, including Maths and Chemistry
• Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

What you’ll get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.