Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree

Programme title:Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Salary:

Year 1: 22800

Year 2: 25993

Year 3: 29186

Year 4: 32380

Post-apprenticeship salary: 43343

Location:Leicester

Application closing date: 18th December 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 67221

Be part of shaping the UKs nuclear future. As an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear youll combine technical learning with real-world engineering as you help design build and maintain specialist nuclear facilities. Over 4 years youll gain the skills knowledge and professional experience to kick-start a career that makes a meaningful difference.

About the programme

This is your chance to gain real experience across the entire engineering lifecycle. As an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineering Apprentice youll rotate through 6-month placements across different areas of our Cavendish Nuclear business. This structure is designed to help you build a well-rounded skillset and explore what excites you most within engineering.

You could be designing control systems for nuclear decommissioning supporting the infrastructure of the UKs submarine deterrent or working on the development of cutting-edge facilities for future nuclear fusion reactors. Your week might involve working with PLCs SCADA systems reactor protection or radiological monitoring equipment.

Throughout youll be supported by experienced engineers and mentors who will help you develop the confidence communication and technical skills you need to succeed. This programme offers you a chance to contribute to some of the most important and exciting engineering projects in the country.

Your education/training

You will study towards the Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard through the University of Derby.

Your academic learning will take place at the Nuclear Skills Academy located in Derbys newly refurbished iHub building on Infinity Park. This cutting-edge facility serves as the central hub for all apprenticeship programmes and is managed by the University of Derby. The Nuclear Skills Academy is supported by a network of industry and education partners including the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre the National College for Nuclear and Derby City Council ensuring your education is grounded in the latest developments and best practices in the field.

The programme is delivered part-time over four years with three semesters per year in the first three years and two semesters in the final year. As a work-based learning qualification your apprenticeship integrates both off-the-job and on-the-job training. This structure allows you to apply your academic knowledge directly to your workplace experiences helping you develop the skills behaviours and understanding required to succeed in the industry.

In your final year youll complete an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA) designed to evaluate your readiness for professional practice. By the end of the programme youll be equipped with a respected degree and re nuclear engineering experience.

Future prospects

By the end of the programme you will have earned your degree and gained the skills experience and knowledge to thrive as an Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Cavendish Nuclear with a competitive salary exceeding 43000.

Youll 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 weve introduced the Babcock Role Framework which outlines roles career pathways and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks youll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.

What youll need

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including Maths English and Science plus one of the following:
  • 104 UCAS points at A Level including Maths and Physics or another STEM subject at grade C

• • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Maths units
  • Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 Level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 104 points including Higher Level 6 in Maths and Physics or STEM
  • T Level: Merit in an engineering T-Level discipline
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth nationality citizenship or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels ().

What youll get

Well provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition youll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

Its hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences youll 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 youll 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.

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. To give yourself the best chance of being considered we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

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