Engineering Design Apprenticeship

Job Summary

• Title:
  
  4‑Year Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Mechanical or Naval Architecture Design Apprenticeship
• Location:
  
  Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD
• Type:
  Onsite
• Programme
  
  Title:
  
  Engineering Design Apprenticeship
• Level: SCQF Level 7
• Programme Start:
  September 2026
• Final date to receive applications: 12th March 2026
• Role

From day one you’ll join our Design and Engineering team. The role involves developing 3‑D models and 2‑D drawings, preparing technical reports, performing simple calculations, and supporting design solutions for a range of marine engineering projects. You’ll learn industry‑standard CAD tools, apply design codes and standards, and witness how decisions are made across the full engineering lifecycle. Projects span new ship construction, refits and commercial engineering work, giving you exposure to various technologies and disciplines.

• Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Design
  : plan, design, develop, implement, and support electrical systems and equipment.
• Mechanical Design
  : plan, design, develop, implement, and support mechanical systems and equipment.
• Naval Architecture Design
  : plan, design, develop, implement, and support structures and outfitting.

Your training will be delivered through Forth Valley College, where you’ll work towards an SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering at SCQF Level 7.

• Year 1:
  Full‑time college study towards a National Certificate (NC) related to your discipline and Performing Engineering Operations (PEO2).
• Year 2:
  Rotational placements within the engineering department, gaining design office experience, continuing SVQ progression and opportunity for an HNC on day release.
• Year 3‑4:
  Advanced placement experience leading to high‑quality engineering design outputs.
• By programme end: capability to produce industry‑standard engineering designs.

On completion you can continue with Babcock as a Naval Architecture Designer, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Designer, or Mechanical Designer. Newly qualified designers earn over £39,000.

Progression pathways are mapped through the Babcock Role Framework, offering development opportunities and tools for career growth.

• Highers in Maths or Physics at Grade C or above
• One additional Higher in English or a technical/science subject (or equivalent qualification such as a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering)
• Four National 5s at Grade C or above, including Maths, English, Physics and one other related subject
• Baselined Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance – applicable to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions.

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

You will also have the chance to engage in STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. We recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing

EEO Statement:
We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that security clearance and trade control restrictions may apply to certain roles.