Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock offers a 4-year Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship, starting 2027, based in the UK. You will study toward a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) with a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, working across Civil Decommissioning or Defence streams.

The blended learning programme combines in-person blocks with online sessions, covering materials science, CAD, systems integration, and prototyping, leading to professional registration as Incorporated

Qualifications

• GCSEs and A Levels required as listed in the ad.
• Maths and Science at GCSE/A Level are essential.
• English at GCSE grade C is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems and CAD models for nuclear infrastructure.
• Perform electrical load calculations and assess designs for safety.
• Produce technical documentation and contribute to risk assessments.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Education

GCSE Any Subject (grade C)

GCSE English (grade C)

GCSE Maths (grade C)

GCSE Science (grade C)

A Level Maths (grade C)

A Level Physics (grade C)

Job description

In this varied role, you’ll join one of our engineering teams working across either our Civil Decommissioning or Defence business streams. From designing control systems to developing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and performing electrical load calculations, every task helps ensure the safety and sustainability of nuclear infrastructure.

You’ll support the full design lifecycle: from initial concept through to detailed design and design for manufacture. Typical tasks may include producing technical documentation, assessing designs for risk and safety, and learning to work with standards and regulations that apply across the industry.

As part of your development, you’ll take part in internal training that broadens your knowledge beyond your core role. This includes radiological shielding, risk assessment and nuclear appreciation modules – all designed to give you a well-rounded understanding of how we create a safe and secure world.

Training

You will study towards the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship standard through the University of Lancashire.

Your training will be delivered through a blended learning model that combines in-person and online teaching. Each semester begins with a three-day block of face-to-face delivery, followed by weekly online sessions throughout the term. This structure is designed to support both academic learning and practical application.

The programme is tailored for engineers involved in product development and integrates key disciplines such as materials science, Computer Aided Design (CAD), systems integration, and prototyping. It focuses on equipping learners to create fit-for-purpose solutions in regulated environments.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) and a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship qualification.

What happens at the end

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on the role of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.

As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications

• GCSE Any Subject (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Any Subject (grade C) - essential
• GCSE English (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Maths (grade C) - essential
• GCSE Science (grade C) - essential
• A Level Maths (grade C) - essential
• A Level Physics (grade C) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £23,598 a year
• Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Duration: 4 Years
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-12-07
• Apprenticeship standard: Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
• Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

About the employer

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.