Engineering
Building Services Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Babcock · University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
Location
Devonport, Plymouth
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Salary
Starting at £27,381, with annual salary increases throughout the apprenticeship programme
Duration
5 years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
8 December 2026
Vacancy reference
74961
Minimum grades
3 A Levels, including Grade C or above in Maths and a STEM subject; or T Level Pass plus Grade C in A-Level Mathematics; or BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a STEM-related subject
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
Join Babcock as a Building Services Engineer Degree Apprentice and, over the course of our five-year programme, you'll work towards a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering while contributing to projects that support national security. Based at Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, you'll develop the skills and experience needed for a successful career in building services engineering. As part of the Mechanical Building Services Group, you'll contribute to the design, maintenance and improvement of building services systems, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), cooling, plumbing, compressed air, fire protection and low-carbon energy systems. Throughout the programme, you'll gain experience across a range of engineering activities, from design and technical analysis through to maintenance and operational support.
Requirements
You must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme Information (NNPPI) clearance. You must be a sole UK national. 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. You'll attend UWE Bristol for one day each week on a day-release basis during term time.
Working week
Minimum three days per week on site at Devonport. One day per week on day-release at UWE Bristol during term time.
Skills
Engineering designTechnical analysisHVAC systemsBuilding services maintenanceEngineering calculationsTechnical documentationProject deliveryEngineering standards and compliance
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade C
Essential
A Level · STEM · Grade C
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Desired
T Level · Any · Grade Pass
Desired
BTEC Extended Diploma · STEM · Grade MMM
Training & development
Study for a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering degree through UWE Bristol, accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Delivered through day-release study at UWE Bristol, the degree covers topics including construction technology, environmental physics, building services design, sustainability, energy management, procurement and contract practice, mechanical services, and building performance evaluation. Alongside 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.
Additional training
Personal development training and opportunities. Apprentice Development Programme through a series of digital and face to face sessions presented by wellbeing and performance experts and external partners.
Future prospects
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be equipped with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress into a Mechanical Building Services Engineer role within the Mechanical Building Services Group at Devonport. You'll have the opportunity to build on your progress toward professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer, which can support your journey into more advanced roles, such as Senior Engineer.
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
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. Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there's a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised.
About Babcock
Babcock is a global organisation providing engineering and support services. The company supports national security and operates from locations including Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe.
Website
www.babcock.co.uk