Electrical Apprentice

Cundall Johnston & Partners LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Electrical Engineering apprentice to join their Building Services Design team. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in designing cutting-edge electrical services while studying at Coventry University. The ideal candidate will have solid qualifications in STEM subjects, a passion for sustainable design, and a willingness to develop practical skills in a supportive environment. Cundall provides long-term career support, promoting diversity and inclusion in their workforce.

Qualifications

• Have at least three A levels in STEM related subjects or equivalent.
• Experience in engineering or construction through studies or work.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed electrical building services engineering design.
• Help define and translate client requirements into workable designs.
• Perform cable sizing and protective device settings selection.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Communication skills

Time management

Education

A levels at Grades BBC in STEM related subjects

T-level in Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning

Level 3 BTEC at DDM

HND qualification

Tools

Amtech

SKM

Etap

Job description

Apprenticeship: Building Services Design Engineer, Level 6

Training Provider: Coventry University

Cundall’s Building Services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Electrical Engineer to join our Birmingham team and learn what it takes to carry out the design of electrical services on some of the most exciting projects in the UK and worldwide.

You will assist with detailed electrical building services engineering design and analysis and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for buildings, facilities and services (electrical distribution and power generation, security and access control) all with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

You will be provided training by our expert engineers on how to perform cable sizing and protective device settings selection and shown how to use calculation software such as Amtech, SKM or Etap.

As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, you will also be granted day-release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at Coventry University.

Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with the IET, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

The Skills

To be considered for the role you will be required to have either of the following:

• Have at least three A levels at Grades at BBC(104 UCAS points) in STEM related subjects (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics)
• T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
• Completed a Level 3 BTEC at DDM
• Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician (Level 4)
• Completed a HND qualification.
• Taken part in the PlanBee scheme you will also qualify for this course.

During your studies and/or work experience to date you have developed a keen interest in engineering and/or construction.

You have a keen interest in learning new skills and are willing to work hard to reach your goals.

You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.