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Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited · Plymouth · posted 15 October 2026

Wage
£27,381 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
5 Years
Level
Degree (Level 6)
Standard
Civil engineer (level 6)
Starts
1 September 2027
Closing date
7 December 2026
Positions
2

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  • 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.

Your training

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.

Where it leads

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

About Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited

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.

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.

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

Under applicable national security legislation, this post may only be occupied by a sole UK national. This legal requirement is independent of our recruitment policies, and all eligible applicants will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsAnalytical skills

Entry requirements

  • A Level Maths (grade C) — essential
  • A Level Mulitple Subjects (grade At least 112 UCAS points) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4SG

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