Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Programme title: Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Level: 6

Salary: Starting at £27,381, with annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship programme

Location: Devonport, Plymouth

Final date to receive applications: 8th December 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Join Babcock as a Civil Engineer Degree Apprentice and, over the course of our five-year programme, you'll work towards a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering while contributing to projects that support national security. You'll learn from experienced professionals, gain valuable practical experience and help deliver work that creates a safer, more secure world.

Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you'll help shape the infrastructure that supports critical defence operations.

From dockside facilities and industrial buildings to complex engineering structures, you'll work on projects that are essential to the safe and effective operation of the dockyard. Through a combination of placements and practical experience, you'll learn how civil and structural engineering principles are used to design, assess and maintain the assets that keep the site running.

Throughout the programme, you'll contribute to engineering designs, calculations and technical solutions, developing skills in analysis, design development, technical reporting and problem-solving. You'll gain valuable insight into how structures are engineered to perform in demanding environments, while building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in civil and structural engineering.

As part of your apprenticeship, you'll study for a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering degree at the University of Plymouth.

Delivered through a block-release study model, the degree covers topics including project management, mathematics, geotechnics, structural engineering, safety and sustainable development.

Alongside your studies, you'll complete placements across engineering teams at Devonport, applying your learning to real projects while benefiting from dedicated technical training, mentoring and support from experienced engineers.

You'll need to be able to work on site at Devonport for a minimum of three days per week and live within a reasonable commuting distance. Throughout the programme, you'll attend the University of Plymouth on a block-release basis.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress into a Civil Structures Engineer role at Devonport.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer 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.

• You'll need one of the following:
  • A Levels totalling at least 112 UCAS points, including Maths at grade
    
    C.
  • T Level Pass (with a grade C or above in the core component) in STEM or engineering focused subjects.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in STEM or engineering focused subjects.
  • Equivalent qualifications may also be considered.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or…