Process and Plant Engineer Degree Apprentice

DEVONPORT ROYAL DOCKYARD LIMITED · Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, PL1 4SG

Salary
£27,381 a year
Level
Level 6
Duration
5 Years
Closes
7 Dec 2026
Qualification
BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer)
Training provider
ASTON UNIVERSITY

About the role

Join a targeted development program at Devonport Royal Dockyard, the largest naval base in Western Europe, and prepare for a successful career in process and plant engineering. You will contribute to projects involving nuclear process systems and plant equipment for submarine maintenance, ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe and operational. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will support engineering design and technical assurance activities within a nuclear-regulated environment, completing placements across various teams such as Design Delivery, Technical and Operational Support, Safety Engineering, and Operations and Maintenance. You will work alongside experienced engineers, assist in producing design documentation, perform engineering calculations and analyses, and contribute to projects across the engineering lifecycle. This role will develop your knowledge of engineering software, tools, codes, and standards, and you will support inspections and validations in operational environments. This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in process and plant engineering, with opportunities for professional registration as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: C, GCSE Maths: C, GCSE Science: C, A Level Mathematics-based subject: C, A Level STEM subject: C. IT skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and logical thinking are also essential.

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