Electrical, Control And Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Warrington
Babcock International Group · North West · WA5
About the role
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice ⚡️
Shape the UK's nuclear future! 🇬🇧 At Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll dive into real-world engineering, designing, building, and maintaining specialist nuclear facilities. Over 4 years, gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to launch a career that makes a real impact. 🚀
About the Programme:
Join our Civil Decommissioning or Defence teams, working on everything from control system design to creating CAD models and calculating electrical loads. 💡 Every task contributes to the safety and sustainability of nuclear infrastructure. You’ll be involved in the full design lifecycle, from concept to detailed design and manufacture. 🛠️ Tasks include producing technical docs, assessing risks, and mastering industry standards. We’ll also broaden your knowledge with modules on radiological shielding, risk assessment, and nuclear appreciation for a 360° understanding of our safe and secure world. 🌍
Your Education & Training:
Study for the Product Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship standard with the University of Lancashire. 📚 Training is blended: intensive 3-day blocks in-person each semester, plus weekly online sessions. This programme integrates materials science, CAD, systems integration, and prototyping, equipping you to create solutions for regulated environments. You’ll earn a BEng (Hons) in Professional Engineering (Product Design) and a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. 🎓
Future Prospects:
Become an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear! 🌟 Work towards professional registration (Incorporated or Chartered Engineer) to unlock advanced roles like Senior Engineer. As part of global organisation Babcock, you’ll have access to the Babcock Role Framework for clear career pathways. 🛤️
What You’ll Need:
- 5 GCSEs (grade C/4 or higher), including Maths, English, and Science.
- PLUS one of the following:
- 104 UCAS points from A Levels (including Maths & Physics or another STEM subject at grade C).
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering (including Maths units).
- Access course: 104 points (including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths & Physics/STEM at Merit).
- International Baccalaureate: Pass with 104 points (Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 6 in Maths & Physics/STEM).
- T Level: Merit (including Maths & Physics).
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5.
- Important: You must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. For this programme, you must be a sole UK national.
What You’ll Get:
A supportive environment for career growth. 🤝
- Fully funded qualification 💰
- Personal development training 📈
- Minimum 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) 🌴
- Competitive pension scheme 💼
- Employee share scheme 💹
- Flexible benefits (cycle to work, shopping savings) 🚲🛍️
- Opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering. 🤗
Your Career Development:
Experience a huge variety of projects and gain real-world engineering insights. You'll automatically join our Apprentice Development Programme, featuring digital and face-to-face sessions with experts to help you thrive. ✨
Application Process:
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid disappointment! ⏳ Apply to only ONE programme. We’re a Disability Confident Employer – let us know if you need any adjustments. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and happy to discuss flexible working.
How to Apply:
Click the apply button to start your journey! Good luck! 👍
Key responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of specialist nuclear facilities.
- Support the full design lifecycle from initial concept through to detailed design and design for manufacture.
- Produce technical documentation.
- Assess designs for risk and safety.
- Learn and apply industry standards and regulations.