Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Bristol
Babcock International Group · South West · BS16 1EJ
About the role
🚀 Future Naval Engineer: Submarine Support Apprentice 🚀
Join a mission that matters! 🛠️ This is your chance to play a key role in keeping the Royal Navy's submarine fleet strong and safe. Over a 4-year programme, you'll be part of our Submarine Support Engineering team in Bristol, diving into real engineering projects and earning a fully funded degree. 🎓
What You'll Do:
Become an essential part of delivering vital engineering support to the UK's defence sector. You'll experience different engineering teams and projects, working with experienced pros across mechanical, structural, and electrical fields. You'll contribute to cutting-edge submarine projects, from in-service platforms to new developments. 💡
Expect to:
- Assess submarine structures for extreme conditions 🌊
- Run technical performance analyses on vital systems ⚙️
- Dive into technical investigations and studies 🤔
- Join platform surveys at key UK naval bases ⚓
You'll build a massive range of engineering skills, understand design goals, and get hands-on with lifecycle support across multiple disciplines. Plus, you'll get exposure to critical safety cases, certification, upgrades, and changes that keep the fleet operational. You'll also start using industry-standard tools like Ansys, FloMASTER, MathCAD, and AutoCAD. 💻 Mentors will guide your technical growth and confidence every step of the way. 🤝
Your Education:
Study for a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing through the University of the West of England (UWE). 🏫 You'll cover topics like thermofluids, structural mechanics, manufacturing technology, and simulation.
Your Future:
By the end, you'll be a degree-qualified Engineer ready to join the Submarine Support Engineering team. 🚀 You can also work towards becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer – a big deal in the engineering world that opens doors to Senior Engineer roles and beyond. Babcock offers a clear pathway for your career growth. ✨
What You'll Need:
- Tariff Points: 112
- GCSEs: Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- A-Levels: Grade C or above in Maths, plus a pass in one relevant science/tech subject. Minimum of two A-levels. ➕
- BTEC Diploma: Specific Engineering or Applied Science Diplomas required, including a Merit in a Further Engineering Mathematics unit.
- Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Merit, including 15 in Maths and 15 in Science/Technology.
- IB Baccalaureate: Minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Maths, plus a pass at Higher Level in a relevant science/tech subject.
- Irish Highers: H2 in Maths plus a pass in a relevant science/tech subject.
- T-Levels: Grade C in A-Level Maths is required alongside your T-Level qualification.
Important Stuff:
This role requires UK citizenship and eligibility for high-level security clearances (BPSS, SC, and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information). 🇬🇧
What You'll Get:
- Fully funded degree 💰
- Personal development training 📈
- Minimum 28 days holiday 🏖️
- Competitive pension scheme 🏦
- Employee share scheme 🌟
- Cool benefits like cycle to work & shopping discounts 🚴♀️🛍️
- Opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering 🧑🏫
How to Apply:
Ready to launch your engineering career? Click 'Apply' now! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't wait! Apply to only one programme. 🚀 If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know. We're committed to an inclusive culture where everyone thrives. 💖
Key responsibilities
- Support a range of cutting-edge submarine projects.
- Perform structural assessments and analytical calculations.
- Support the design and assessment of systems and components.
- Conduct technical performance analyses on mechanical systems and components.
- Support technical investigations and feasibility studies.