Civil and Structural Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock International

Warrington (WA3 6YF)

Closes on Tuesday 8 December 2026

Posted on 15 October 2026

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Summary

Join our Cavendish Nuclear business and build a future that matters. Over this 5-year programme, you’ll study for a degree in Civil Engineering while supporting innovative nuclear projects that help safeguard people, protect the environment and support the UK's clean energy future.

• Wage:

  £23,598 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Year 1: £23,598

  Year 2: £26,903

  Year 3: £930,208

  Year 4: £33,513

  Year 5: £37,025

• Training course: Civil engineer (level 6)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 September 2027

• Duration:

  5 years

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• As a Civil and Structural Engineering Apprentice at Cavendish Nuclear, you’ll join a business that delivers vital engineering solutions across the nuclear sector. You’ll work on a variety of live projects, gaining exposure to everything from concept design through to construction and decommissioning. Whether you're helping to develop new build facilities or enhance existing infrastructure, your work will directly support national energy and security goals.
• Your day-to-day will vary depending on your placement. You could be based on-site at nuclear facilities or working from one of Cavendish Nuclear’s offices, each providing unique insights into how engineering solutions are delivered.
• Typical responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, performing technical assessments and safety evaluations, attending stakeholder meetings, and continuously learning through on-the-job experience and formal training.
• Depending on the project, tasks might involve 3D modelling, structural and civil design, seismic analysis, and structural inspections – all contributing to the safe and effective delivery of complex engineering solutions. No two days are the same, and every challenge helps you build the skills needed for a rewarding engineering career.
• Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers and mentors who will guide your development and help you grow in confidence.

Where you'll work

Warrington
WA3 6YF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

Training course

Civil engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
• Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
• Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
• Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
• Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
• Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
• Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
• Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
• Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
• Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
• Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
• Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
• Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
• Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
• Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
• Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
• Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
• Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
• Apply engineering principles to solve engineering problems: scientific, theoretical and technical principles.
• Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review and evaluate the results, including measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, constructing, maintaining or operating civil engineering components and systems; consider how continuous improvement can contribute to improved performance.
• Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
• Identify, interpret and compare information to select materials, components or parts used in civil engineering.
• Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate civil engineering problems.
• Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
• Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model civil engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of civil engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
• Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
• Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
• Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of civil engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
• Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against civil engineering project performance criteria.
• Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
• Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
• Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
• Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
• Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
• Apply ethical principles, identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
• Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).

Training schedule

• As part of your apprenticeship, you will study for a BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering at the Leeds Beckett University while developing practical experience in the workplace.
• You'll benefit from a blend of face-to-face teaching, laboratory workshops, reflective practice and formal assessments, helping you build the technical knowledge and professional skills needed for a career in civil engineering.
• A key element of the programme is experiential learning, which focuses on your role within the workplace and the projects you support. This enables you to apply your learning in a professional environment while developing the competencies and attributes expected of a professionally recognised Civil Engineer.
• Throughout the programme, you will work towards the integrated End-Point Assessment, which is completed through an independent review. Apprentices are required to attend the university on a day-release basis alongside their employment.
• By the end of the programme, you will have achieved the Level 6 Civil Engineer Apprenticeship Standard and graduated with a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering degree, equipping you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to progress your career in the industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Any Subject (grade 4 (C))
• Any Subject (grade 4(C))
• English (grade 4 (C))
• Maths (grade 4 (C))
• Science (grade 4 (C))

A Level in:

• Maths (grade B)
• Science (grade B)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working

Other requirements

Many of our 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. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

About this employer

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.

Company benefits

●        Fully funded qualification

●        Personal development training and opportunities

●        Min 28 days holiday including bank holidays

●        Competitive pension scheme

●        Employee share scheme

●        Flexible benefits

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

At the end of the programme, you will have acquired the skills and experience to move into a Civil and/or Structural Engineering role within Cavendish Nuclear.

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058437.

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Closes on Tuesday 8 December 2026

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