Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme
£35,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme - Devonport Facilities”
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | £35,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAutomation Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Control Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Instrumentation and control Engineering, Power Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme – Devonport Facilities
Programme title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering Graduate Programme – Devonport Facilities
Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Application closing date: 20 October 2026
Programme start date: September 2027
Role ID: 74783
What will you do on the programme?
Join our Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (E,C&I) Engineering Graduate Programme and help power the Royal Navy’s fleet at Devonport, Western Europe’s largest naval base. As an EC&I graduate you will enter either as an electrical engineer or a control and instrumentation engineer. You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining EC&I systems that ensure ships and submarines have reliable facility-based support systems in place to complete critical maintenance programmes.
As a member of the Facilities Engineering team, you’ll work alongside specialists in Control & Instrumentation, HV/LV Power Distribution, and Building Services. You’ll contribute to a wide range of projects, from HV/LV network upgrades and the modernisation of transformers and switchgear to enhancements of critical systems such as process control and automation systems, CCTV and fire alarms.
Throughout the programme, you’ll build proficiency in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, ETAP, Amtech, and Dialux/Relux – equipping you with the tools to deliver innovative and reliable engineering solutions.
How is the programme structured?
This is a Facilities Engineering Development Programme, delivered on-site at Devonport, Plymouth.
Over two years, you’ll complete a series of three- to six-month placements across specialist teams such as E,C&I Design, Design Authority and Operational Support. Each rotation is shaped around your interests and career goals, giving you broad technical exposure and the chance to build strong foundations in facilities engineering.
By the end of the programme, you’ll be well prepared to take on a permanent role as an E,C&I Engineer at Babcock, equipped with the skills, confidence and experience to make a real impact.
How do we develop and support you?
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.