Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer

NG Bailey Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company is offering an apprenticeship for aspiring design engineers in Stowmarket. This role involves working on projects like renewable energy plants and hospitals. Apprentices will attend one of the top colleges and gain hands-on experience while being part of a dedicated team. Candidates should be eager to learn, organized, and enjoy working collaboratively. A positive attitude and the right to work in England are essential for this opportunity.

Benefits

Training at top colleges

Real on-the-job experience

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must complete the apprenticeship, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must be able to learn and adapt to new software.
• Right to work in England is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and electrical drawings as per project requirements.
• Support design lead and project teams.
• Undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues.

Skills

Keen to learn

Organised

Clear communication

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Eligible residency status and right to work in England

Ordinarily resident in the UK for at least 3 years

Tools

AutoCAD

CYMCAP

DigSilent Power Factory

PLS CAD

CDEGS

Job description

Overview

NG Bailey is the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business. We focus on innovative, responsible and forward-thinking solutions and work on ground-breaking projects using the latest tools and technologies. Our values are Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence. We partner with a national network of colleges to offer strong training for apprenticeships. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age and provide a wage while you work full time in your chosen trade area, developing skills in a real working environment from day one.

Are you looking to kick start your career as a design engineer? Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily and get paid while you do it? Do you want to contribute to projects such as nuclear power stations, EHV/HV electrical substations, renewable energy plants, hospitals, schools or theme parks, and be involved in developments like battery storage, PV solar parks, wind farms or battery factories? A typical day will be diverse, challenging and rewarding as you join our experienced Engineering Team.

Apprenticeship opportunity

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work at our offices and visit construction sites.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Design mechanical and electrical drawings as per project requirements using British/IEC ENA standards and practices.
• Deliver the best value design solutions with the support of the engineering and design team.
• Support the design lead and project teams in all aspects of design work.
• Learn to undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues and solutions.
• Learn to use specific software such as AutoCAD, CYMCAP, DigSilent Power Factory, PLS CAD, CDEGS, etc. to carry out your role in accordance with your discipline.
• Communicate and build relationships with operational and project teams.
• Understand the cost of projects and play your part in managing the design costs.
• Understand the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), Electrical safety/ESQCR regulations, and building/wiring regulations to ensure the design meets legal compliance.

We are looking for people who

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Have a positive attitude towards learning.
• Have a can-do attitude.
• Are a team player.

You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in-house training and development in Leeds and Stowmarket as part of the programme.

Eligibility and application

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at the Gov.uk guidance. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

Ready to apply

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What happens next?

• If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview.
• If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.

Note: this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a large number of applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.