Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship - Commissioning Engineering
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This 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeship offers a chance to start an engineering career with purpose. You’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes while working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a career in commissioning engineering.
This opportunity includes joining a skilled team working on real-world projects, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. You’ll specialise in either Power Engineering or Control and Instrumentation, supporting commissioning and performance testing across electrical and control systems.
Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in a wide variety of work—from troubleshooting faults and analysing data to integrating systems and contributing to test schedules. You’ll learn how to apply commissioning procedures safely and develop professional engineering behaviours.
Your education/training
As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for the BEng (Hons) Engineering (Design and Manufacture) through Glasgow Caledonian University. You’ll attend university through blended learning, typically 1–2 days per week during term time. Over four years you’ll follow a specialist stream in either Control and Instrumentation or Electrical Power Engineering Design, aligned with your role and career goals. The course is co-designed with industry and accredited by the IET, IMechE and InstMC, giving a solid foundation for professional recognition.
Future prospects
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills needed to step into a Commissioning Engineer role at Babcock, with a starting salary of over £45,000. You’ll have the opportunity to progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, supporting advancement to roles such as Senior Engineer. Babcock provides opportunities to enhance your skills through the Babcock Role Framework, with clear career pathways and development opportunities.
What you’ll need
* UCAS Tariff: 96 points.
* Scottish Highers: BBCC or equivalent, including Maths and a science or technology subject.
* Relevant Foundation Apprenticeships (counting as one Higher at grade B), in combination with SQA Highers.
* Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (equivalent to two Highers at B), in combination with SQA Highers.
* HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
* Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
What you’ll get
* Fully funded qualification
* Personal development training and opportunities
* Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
* Competitive pension scheme
* Employee share scheme
* Adaptable benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal
Salary
* Year 1: £18,819
* Year 2: £22,857
* Year 3: £26,884
* Year 4: £32,261
Application process and closing dates
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. We recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Location and job information
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom; Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom; and other UK locations. This content includes job postings for related roles.
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