Electrical & Electronic Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Plymouth

About the role

🚀 Electrical and Electronic Engineer Degree Apprentice 🚀

Ready to launch your career in engineering with a company that’s shaping the future? Join Babcock as an Electrical and Electronic Engineer Degree Apprentice! 💡 Over our 4-year programme, you’ll be working towards a BEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering while contributing to projects that boost national security. 🛡️ Learn from the best, get hands-on experience, and help make the world a safer, more secure place. 🌎

About the Programme:

Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you’ll be part of a targeted development programme designed to set you up for an awesome career in electrical and electronic engineering. You'll get to dive into one of two exciting groups:

• Facilities Engineering Group: You'll support and develop the electrical systems that power critical infrastructure across the dockyard. Think fault-finding, technical investigations, and designing new solutions to keep essential operations running smoothly and safely. You'll gain experience across the full lifecycle of engineering systems, mastering areas like power distribution, SCADA systems, and energy monitoring. ⚡
• Marine Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) and Mission Systems (MS) Group: You'll get stuck into the full engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design to implementation and ongoing support. You’ll develop skills in power systems, control and instrumentation, navigation, communications, mission systems, and surveys, building a solid understanding of marine engineering. 🚢

No matter which route you choose, you'll build the technical smarts and practical engineering know-how needed to thrive in a complex and highly regulated environment.

Your Education & Training:

You'll study for a BEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree with the University of Exeter, delivered through a block-release model. Expect to cover topics like mathematics, mechanics, electronics, and engineering design – a super strong foundation! 📚 Alongside your studies, you’ll do placements across engineering teams at Devonport, putting your learning into action on real projects, with dedicated training, mentoring, and support from experienced engineers. You'll need to be on-site at Devonport at least three days a week and live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Future Prospects:

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be ready for roles like Electrical and Electronic Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, or Electrical Power Systems Engineer at Devonport. You’ll also have the chance to work towards professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering excellence. 🌟 As a global company, Babcock offers endless opportunities to level up your skills and advance your career, with clear pathways to becoming a Senior Engineer and beyond.

What You’ll Need:

• 3 A Levels at ABB or above, including Maths ➕
• T Level Distinction in an engineering-related subject (Grade C or above in the core component)
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in an engineering-related subject
• Equivalent qualifications might be considered.

Please note: This role is subject to security clearance. You must be a sole UK national and able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) clearance. 💂

What You’ll Get:

A supportive environment to grow your career, plus:

• Fully funded qualification 🎓
• Personal development training and opportunities 📈
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays) 🏖️
• Competitive pension scheme 💰
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including a cycle to work scheme and shopping savings portal 🚲🛍️
• Opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach and volunteering. 🙌

Your Career Development:

Expect real-world projects and experiences that will help you define your career path. You’ll automatically join our Apprentice Development Programme, packed with sessions to help you thrive.

About Us:

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can shine. We're happy to discuss flexible working.

Important Application Info:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying early to boost your chances! Please apply for only one programme. We’re a Disability Confident Employer – if you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to apply? Click the apply button to get started! 👇

Key responsibilities

• Contributing to projects that support national security.
• Supporting control systems and assets underpinning critical infrastructure.
• Working on electrical and control systems across diverse platforms.
• Undertaking fault-finding, technical investigations, design, and implementation of solutions.
• Applying academic learning to real engineering projects during placements.

Skills