Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Programme title:Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level: 6

Salary:Year 1: 22800

Year 2: 25993

Year 3: 29186

Year 4: 32380

Location:Warrington Bristol (Babcock Technology Centre) or Humberside

Application closing date: 18th December 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID:67215

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and help deliver safe secure and sustainable nuclear solutions that protect people and the planet. Through this 4-year programme youll work towards a BEng degree while contributing to engineering projects that support the UKs energy security advance clean energy goals and strengthen national defence.

About the programme

As a Chemical and Process Engineering Apprentice youll be part of a collaborative and welcoming team thats solving complex challenges in nuclear power generation and decommissioning. From your first day youll begin learning how to apply core chemical engineering principles to real-world projects that support everything from low-carbon energy to defence and environmental clean-up.

Youll be based in one of our main hubs Dalton Avenue in Warrington the Babcock Technology Centre in Bristol or Humberside and work on a diverse portfolio of projects. These might include adapting reactor technologies for UK deployment supporting the UKs nuclear-powered submarine fleet or helping to decommission legacy nuclear sites safely and sustainably.

Your tasks could include defining process requirements specifying and testing equipment or assessing how our systems perform under different conditions. As your skills grow so will your responsibilities. Youll develop problem-solving techniques communication skills and an understanding of the tools and software used across the sector.

Your education/training

Youll study remotely with Teesside University following the Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard.

This well-established chemical engineering programme is delivered through a flexible blended learning model designed to fit around your work commitments. Youll engage in online learning supported by weekly live seminars giving you access to expert teaching while applying your knowledge directly in the workplace.

On successful completion youll be awarded a BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer) along with an apprenticeship certificate graded at pass merit or distinction recognising your achievement and readiness to progress in your engineering career.

Future prospects

Upon successful completion of your degree and apprenticeship end-point assessment you will transition into a Junior Engineering role at Cavendish Nuclear contributing to projects across both the civil and defence nuclear sectors. Youll earn a competitive starting salary of over 30000 with opportunities for further development and progression.

We are committed to supporting your continued professional development as you work towards becoming a fully qualified Process Engineer and achieving Chartered Engineer status with IChemE. As part of this journey youll join our IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) benefiting from structured placements formal training and ongoing mentoring and coaching.

This comprehensive support framework is designed to help you build the technical expertise leadership skills and industry experience needed for a successful engineering career.

What youll need

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry
• Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above
• A-level grades ABB or above including Maths and Chemistry
• 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.