Engineering Design Apprenticeship

Job Overview

Are you passionate about 2D and 3D engineering design? Join our 4‑year Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Mechanical or Naval Architecture Design Apprenticeship and you’ll begin your specialised engineering career, playing a vital role in bringing innovative marine engineering projects to life.

From your first day you’ll be part of the Design and Engineering team. The work is varied and rewarding, involving everything from developing 3D models and 2D drawings to preparing technical reports, simple calculations and supporting design solutions for engineering projects.

You’ll learn how to use industry‑standard CAD tools, apply design codes and standards, and see how design decisions are made across an entire engineering lifecycle. Projects range from new ship construction to refits and commercial engineering work, so you’ll gain experience across a broad range of technologies and disciplines.

Training comes from experienced engineers and designers who will guide your learning, helping you apply theory in a real‑world context. Collaboration plays a huge part too – you’ll work closely with other design and project teams, seeing how each discipline contributes to delivering high‑quality, safe and efficient outcomes.

• 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. In the first year you’ll focus on building core engineering knowledge at college full time, studying toward your National Certificate related to your discipline and developing practical skills through Performing Engineering Operations (PEO2). In year 2 you’ll begin rotational placements within the engineering department, gaining design office experience as part of a team on live project tasking, while also working toward your SVQ Level 3.

There will also be the opportunity to undertake an HNC in year 2, returning to college on day release alongside a continuation of your work‑based learning.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills and confidence to produce high‑quality engineering designs that meet industry standards.

Upon completion, you can continue with Babcock and specialise as a Naval Architecture Designer, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Designer or Mechanical Designer, depending on your apprenticeship pathway. A newly qualified designer at Babcock can expect to earn a salary exceeding £39,000. You’ll also have access to further development through professional accreditation and advanced study within our engineering community.

From there, development doesn’t stop. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped‑out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

• 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.
• 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. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting:

Think this is the right apprenticeship for you? Click the “Apply now” button to start your new career with this apprenticeship. This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme. If you identify yourself as disabled and meet the minimum criteria for this job, you should be offered an interview.

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