Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme - Devonport Facilities

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Location:

Devonport, Plymouth, GB, PL2 2BG

Onsite or Hybrid:
On Site

Programme title:

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme – Devonport Facilities

Salary:
Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location,roleand qualifications.

Role

Join our Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (E,C&I) Engineering Graduate Programme and help power the Royal Navy’s fleet at Devonport, Western Europe’s largest naval base. As an EC&I graduate you will enter either as an electrical engineer or a control and instrumentation engineer. You’llplay a pivotal role in designing andmaintainingEC&I systems that ensure ships and submarines have reliable facility-based support systems in place to complete critical maintenance programmes.

As a member of the Facilities Engineering team,you’llwork alongside specialists in Control & Instrumentation, HV/LV Power Distribution, and Building Services.

You’ll contribute to a wide range of projects, from HV/LV network upgrades and the modernisation of transformers and switch gear to enhancements of critical systems such as process control and automation systems,CCTVand fire alarms.

Throughout the programme,you’llbuildproficiencyin industry-standard software including AutoCAD, ETAP, Amtech, and Dialux/Relux– equipping you with the tools to deliver innovative and reliable engineering solutions.

This is a Facilities Engineering Development Programme, delivered on-site at Devonport, Plymouth.

Over two years,you’ll complete a series of three- to six-month placements across specialist teams such asE,C&I Design, Design Authority and Operational Support. Each rotation is shaped around your interests and career goals, giving you broad technical exposure and the chance to build strong foundations in facilities engineering.

By the end of the programme,you’llbe well prepared to take on a permanent role as anE,C&I Engineer at Babcock, equipped with the skills,confidence and experience to make a real impact.

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

You’lljoin our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.

To support your journey toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, we offer guidance and cover all associated fees.

Upon successful completion of the programme,you’llstep into the role of anE,C&I Engineer within the Facilities Engineering Design or Operational Support team at Devonport, Plymouth.

From there, your developmentdoesn’tstop.

We’llsupport you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework,you’llhave a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, developmentopportunitiesand the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.

We want you to feel supported,valuedand excited aboutwhat’sahead.

This is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, yourwellbeingand your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000,you’llbenefitfrom:

A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share schemes

Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts

Wellbeing support, covering mental,…