Railway Design Engineer Apprentice

When you join one of Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that effects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with us and gaining industry leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join us and be part of something bigger.

You’ll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work.

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 undertanding 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.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, planning and organisation 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).

Programme Specifics:

This apprenticeship is typically 30 months in duration.
Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
The qualification you gain will be a Level 3, Rail Engineering Design Technician
Our chosen training provider National Training Academy for Rail will support you in obtaining your qualification
Predominantly office based at home but with frequent visits to our Warwick site and out on client sites.
You will be mentored by colleagues, supervisors, managers and tutors throughout the programme.

Benefits with this role:

34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
Company pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies
Training, development, guidance throughout your apprenticeship
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

Be Inclusive
Take Responsibility
Collaborate
Be Customer-focused.

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