Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
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.
Role
In this varied role, you’ll join 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.
As part of your development, you’ll take part in internal training that broadens your knowledge beyond your core role. This includes radiological shielding, risk assessment and nuclear appreciation modules – all designed to give you a well-rounded understanding of how we create a safe and secure world.
Training
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. Each semester begins with a three-day block of face-to-face delivery, followed by weekly online sessions throughout the term. This structure is designed to support both academic learning and practical application.
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.
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.
You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, a recognised benchmark of engineering competence, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.
As a global organisation, Babcock provides countless opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. To support your growth, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Monday, 7th December 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 1st September 2027
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
Qualifications
- Any Subject GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Any Subject GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Maths A Level, grade C (Essential)
- Physics A Level, grade C (Essential)