Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprentice

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in the nuclear sector seeks an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice to join their program. This 4-year role offers hands-on training in designing and maintaining nuclear facilities, culminating in a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering. Successful candidates will engage in diverse tasks, from CAD modeling to risk assessment, with a competitive salary exceeding £43,000 upon completion.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Personal development training

Minimum 28 days holiday

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of five GCSEs including Maths, English, and Science.
• 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics.
• Ability to achieve BPSS and SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Join engineering teams in Civil Decommissioning or Defence streams.
• Support full design lifecycle from concept to detailed design.
• Produce technical documentation and assess designs.

Skills

Technical learning

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Electrical load calculations

Risk assessment

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science

104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Be part of shaping the UK’s nuclear future. As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll combine technical learning with real-world engineering as you help design, build and maintain specialist nuclear facilities. Over 4 years, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and professional experience to kick-start a career that makes a meaningful difference.

This varied role involves joining 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.

About the programme

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.

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.

Your education/training

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

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to take on the role of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear, with a competitive salary exceeding £43,000.

What you’ll need

• A minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and Science, plus one of the following:
  • 104 UCAS points from A Levels including Maths and Physics or another STEM subject at grade C
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering (must include Maths units)
  • Access course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate: 104 points from Higher Level subjects, including Maths and Physics or STEM at HL6
  • T Level: Merit in an engineering T-Level discipline
  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5
• 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

Cavendish Nuclear is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.