Engineering
Chemical and Process Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Babcock · Teesside University
Location
Warrington, Bristol, Humberside
Postcode
WA3 6YD
Salary
Year 1: £23,598, Year 2: £26,903, Year 3: £30,208, Year 4: £33,513
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
8 December 2026
Vacancy reference
74999
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and Chemistry; Maths GCSE at grade 6 (B) or above; A-level ABB or above including Maths and Chemistry
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join Cavendish Nuclear and help deliver safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions. As a Chemical and Process Engineering Apprentice, you'll work towards a BEng degree while contributing to engineering projects that support the UK's energy security, advance clean energy goals, and strengthen national defence. You'll apply core chemical engineering principles to real-world projects including adapting reactor technologies, supporting the UK's nuclear-powered submarine fleet, and helping to decommission legacy nuclear sites. Tasks include defining process requirements, specifying and testing equipment, and assessing system performance under different conditions.
Requirements
Not stated in description
Skills
Problem-solvingCommunicationChemical engineering principlesProcess requirements definitionEquipment specification and testingSystem performance assessmentSoftware tools for the sector
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Chemistry · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 6
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade A
Essential
A Level · Chemistry · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Training & development
Study remotely with Teesside University following the Science Industry Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship standard. Flexible, blended learning model with online learning supported by weekly live seminars. On successful completion, you'll be awarded a BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer) along with an apprenticeship certificate graded at pass, merit, or distinction.
Additional training
Automatic enrollment onto the Apprentice Development Programme featuring digital and face-to-face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts. Upon completion, transition into IChemE Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) with structured placements, formal training, mentoring and coaching to support progression towards Chartered Engineer status.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of your degree and apprenticeship end-point assessment, you will transition into a Junior Engineering role at Cavendish Nuclear, contributing to projects across both the civil and defence nuclear sectors. You'll work towards becoming a fully qualified Process Engineer and achieving Chartered Engineer status with IChemE.
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; Opportunity to get involved in STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities
Things to consider
You must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency may impact eligibility. Applications are reviewed in order received and may close early if oversubscribed. Please apply to one programme only.
About Babcock
Babcock is a company delivering safe, secure, and sustainable nuclear solutions through Cavendish Nuclear, supporting the UK's energy security, clean energy goals, and national defence.
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.