Design Engineer Apprentice

What you’ll do:

The successful apprentice will experience working with a telecoms design team working on a major UK-wide Rail Projects and delivering telecoms designs for Network Rail. While working with the team, you will progress your skills, knowledge and your personal development in your career path in Rail Design project. You will gain a valuable insight to the inner workings of a design team who are currently delivering 10 projects with a total cost of £15m. This is an exciting role with great opportunities to progress your career in the telecommunication industry.

Develop a solid understanding of the projects and learn how Rail communication systems are designed, used and developed.
Learn how to produce detailed design using Design Tools such as; Visio and AutoCAD.
Gain an understanding of the design lifecycle as well as gaining an insight into client requirements.
To assist the Design Team with the delivery of key design projects and working towards strict deadlines.
Escalate design issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks and issues.
To understand and adhere to the Health & Safety requirements of the UK rail infrastructure.
How to interface with other operational engineer departments.
Produce and update project resource plans to assist with design delivery.
Liaise with our client project timelines.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

We don’t require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role from how to use tools or software. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
You will get a mobile phone and a laptop as part of the role
Although supported throughout the programme by us at RE, you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, planning and organization skills with the ability to use initiative with a positive, resilient work ethic.

The requirements:

5 minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A* to C).
A-Level or equivalent in Maths or Enigneering subject desirable but not essential.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025.
Full UK Driving Licence
Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol test (a safety requirement of working on/for UK Railways)

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focused

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