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Mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Babcock · University of the West of England (UWE)
Location
Bristol
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Salary
Starting at £27,381, with annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship programme
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
8 December 2026
Vacancy reference
74990
Minimum grades
112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE Maths and English grade 4+. A-level Mathematics grade C minimum plus one science/technology subject pass. Two A-levels minimum.
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Join the Submarine Support Engineering team in Bristol to help ensure the future strength and safety of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. Over this 4-year programme, you'll complete structured placement rotations exploring various engineering teams and projects. Your typical week could include performing structural assessments, conducting analytical calculations, using engineering analysis tools, and supporting the design and assessment of systems and components. You may be involved in assessing submarine structures, conducting technical performance analyses, supporting technical investigations, or taking part in platform surveys at locations such as Devonport Royal Dockyard and HM Naval Base Clyde.

Requirements

Not stated in description

Skills

structural assessmentanalytical calculationsengineering analysis toolsdesign and assessmenttechnical performance analysisAnsysFloMASTERMathCADAutoCAD

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade C
Essential
A Level · Any (Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, or Statistics) · Grade Pass

Training & development

Study for a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing through UWE, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Year one: two days per week at UWE's Weston campus. Year two onward: one day per week at Frenchay campus. Academic learning covers thermofluids, structural mechanics, manufacturing technology and simulation.
Additional training
Apprentice Development Programme including digital and face-to-face sessions on wellbeing and performance. Mentorship from experienced engineers. Exposure to industry-standard tools such as Ansys, FloMASTER, MathCAD and AutoCAD. STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
Future prospects
By completion, you'll be ready to step into a role within the Submarine Support Engineering Team as a degree-qualified Engineer. Opportunity to progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, supporting advancement to Senior Engineer roles.

Company benefits

Fully funded qualification. Personal development training and opportunities. Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays. Competitive pension scheme. Employee share scheme. Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal. Supportive and engaging environment.

About Babcock

Babcock is a global organisation providing engineering support to the UK's defence sector, with a focus on submarine support and nuclear engineering.
If this one works out

This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.

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