Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship - Commissioning Engineering

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Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD

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Programme title:Engineering Design and Manufacture Graduate Apprenticeship – Commissioning Engineering
Level: SCQF Level 10

Location:Rosyth, Scotland

Role :74978

Our 4-year Engineering (Design and Manufacture) Graduate Apprenticeshipis your opportunity to start an engineering career with purpose. You’ll contribute to some of the UK’s most important defence programmes while working towards a BEng (Hons) degree and building a rewarding career in Commissioning Engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a skilled team working on real-world projects, including the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates and the maintenance of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers. You’ll specialise in either Power Engineering or Control and Instrumentation, supporting commissioning and performance testing activities across electrical and control systems.

Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in a wide variety of work – from troubleshooting faults and analysing data to integrating systems and contributing to test schedules. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll learn how to apply commissioning procedures safely and effectively while developing key engineering behaviours like adaptability, attention to detail and professionalism.

This apprenticeship will allow you to build your knowledge of marine engineering fundamentals, health and safety practices, and industry standards. You’ll also gain experience with technical tools and software while collaborating with expert engineers who are passionate about your development.

Your education/training

As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for the BEng (Hons) Engineering (Design and Manufacture) through Glasgow Caledonian University.

You’ll attend university through blended learning, typically 1–2 days per week during term time. Over the four years, you’ll follow a specialist stream in either Control and Instrumentation or Electrical Power Engineering Design, aligned with your role and career goals.

The course is co-designed with industry and accredited by the IET, IMechE and InstMC, giving you a strong foundation for professional recognition.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills needed to step into a Commissioning Engineer role at Babcock.

You’ll 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, we’ve introduced the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines roles, career pathways, and development opportunities. With every job mapped to these frameworks, you’ll have a transparent view of the steps needed to reach Senior Engineer and beyond.

• UCAS Tariff: 96 points.
• Scottish Highers: BBCC or equivalent, including Maths and a science or technology subject.
• We also accept:
• Relevant Foundation Apprenticeships (counting as one Higher at grade
  
  B), in combination with SQA Highers.
• Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (equivalent to two Highers at
  
  B), in combination with SQA Highers.
• HNC in Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• You must be resident in Scotland, as Graduate Apprenticeships are only available to individuals living and working in Scotland.
• This role requires on-site attendance. By your start date, you must be able to reliably commute…