Control Systems Degree Apprenticeship
Join Babcock as a Control Systems Engineer Degree Apprentice and over the course of our 4-year programme, you’ll work towards a BEng in Applied Professional Engineering, contributing to projects that support national security. You'll learn from professionals, gain practical experience & help deliver work that creates a safer world.
Role
- Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you'll join a targeted development programme designed to build the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a successful career as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer.
- As part of the Facilities Engineering Group, you'll contribute to the maintenance, improvement and optimisation of control systems that monitor and control manufacturing and process operations across Devonport Royal Dockyard.
- Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience working with a range of technologies, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), measurement instrumentation control panels, and industrial networks. You'll support activities such as complex fault finding, maintenance, process improvement and problem solving, developing the skills needed to optimise control systems.
- As your knowledge grows, you'll become involved in the planning and delivery of projects and other programmes of work. You'll also support the design, installation, testing and commissioning of new or modified control systems, gaining experience across a broad range of engineering activities.
Training
As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for a BEng Applied Professional
Engineering degree through the University of Warwick.
Delivered through a block-release study model, the degree covers topics including engineering mathematics, applied mechanics, electrical and electronic principles, programming and system modelling, materials and manufacturing processes, instrumentation and control, automation systems, and project management. You'll also complete a work-based project as part of your studies.
Alongside your studies, you'll complete placements across engineering teams at Devonport, applying your learning to real projects and reactive technical support tasks on-site, while benefiting from dedicated technical training, mentoring and support from experienced engineers.
You'll need to be able to work on site at Devonport for a minimum of three days per week and live within a reasonable commuting distance. Throughout the programme, you'll attend the University of Warwick on a block-release basis.
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Control systems engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Monday, 7th December 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 1st September 2027
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade C (Essential)