Mechanical Engineering Accelerated Degree Apprenticeship

Our Cavendish Nuclear business plays a pivotal role in cleaning up the nuclear legacy and creating a world where nuclear plays a key contribution to protecting our nation, ensuring energy security and meeting net zero commitments. Through our Nuclear Services, we provide essential support to both operational power plants and those entering defuelling and decommissioning, offering spares, upgrades, and technical expertise across all areas of the nuclear industry. 

As an Accelerated Mechanical Engineering Apprentice, you’ll be an integral part of our Engineering team, gaining practical experience in delivering projects for customers and directly applying your academic learning to real-world challenges.

You’ll contribute to projects at every stage, from concept development to manufacturing readiness. With guidance from experienced colleagues, you’ll rotate through different engineering departments and play an active role in key projects, continuously developing your skills and expertise.

As part of this fast-tracked programme, you will be involved in:

Developing CAD models and detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings using tools like Autodesk Inventor. Performing scoping calculations and solving technical and engineering problems. Ensuring compliance with customer, national, and international standards and regulations. Creating technical and design documentation to support the delivery of engineering solutions. Supporting assembly, manufacturing testing, and operational teams with technical guidance. Developing technical solutions across the design lifecycle (from concept design to detailed design and design for manufacture). Assessing designs for risk and hazards, focusing on nuclear and radiological safety. Receiving specialised nuclear industry training through NSAN (National Skills Academy Nuclear). Expanding your engineering skills with additional training in areas such as Machinery Directives, UKCA/CE marking, and Risk and Safety Management.

This programme is ideal for individuals eager to combine academic study with work-based learning, all within a supportive team environment dedicated to excellence.

Training:

You’ll study to obtain the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, accredited by the Engineering Council. You will also be eligible to apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration with the IMechE and Engineering Council.

Training Outcome:

At the end of the programme, you will have acquired the skills and experience to move into an Engineering role, with a competitive annual salary of c.£41,837. We’ll also support you in achieving professional registration through the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE).

The skills you develop in this programme provide an excellent foundation for a successful future in engineering, which could see you progress into roles like Senior Engineer and Principal Engineer, and beyond. Other potential career routes include Subject Matter Expert, Project Management and Safety Specialist roles.

Employer Description:
Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working