Rail Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Manchester (Rail Engineering Services)
WSP UK LIMITED
Manchester, M15 4RP
Closes on Monday 31 March
Posted on 14 November 2024
Contents
Summary
What if you could imagine a better future for us all and a better future for you? With us you can. Our community of over 9,000 employees design and deliver projects such as skyscrapers, train stations, carbon emission reduction and highways that help shape the environment. It inspires us to stay curious, act locally, and think internationally.
- Annual wage
- £21,000 a year
- Training course
- Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday.
Exact working hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Rail Engineering Degree Apprentice in our Rail Engineering Services team in Manchester, you will assist in supporting engineers in the production of designs for railway enhancements. The safe and reliable running of the railways is due to the support of a wide range of civil infrastructure, including signalling, overhead lines and telecoms. Where practical, you’ll get the opportunity to carry out site inspections and see the projects come to life.
Where you’ll work
8 First Street
Manchester
M15 4RP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
- You will attend University to study a Rail Engineering Degree Apprenticeship and gain a BEng, and the opportunity to gain your Incorporated Engineer status with your chosen professional institution
- You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career in Rail Engineering
- You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (grade Level 5 or above)
- 3 A Levels to include Maths and a Physical Science (grade BBB)
- an Engineering-related subject (grade DDM)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Candidates must complete the application form in full, answering all specified questions. This is mandatory for all candidates inclusive of their background. Those who pass this initial stage are required to complete an online behavioural assessment. The application form and the behavioural assessment are essential parts of our recruitment process.
About this company
As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.
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Company benefits
2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships , discounts with selected high street retailers, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), WSP's Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced rates on gadget insurance and other benefits.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- You will gain a Rail Engineering degree apprenticeship with a bachelors' qualification. as well as completing your End Point Assessment (and your Incorporated Engineer status)
- As this is a permanent position, after gaining your degree, WSP will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career with us
- You will have the opportunity to continue professional development and work towards gaining Chartered status or equivalent with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287402.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 31 March
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Company’s application instructions
We have a three-stage application process, first you will complete a structured application form that will be reviewed by our talent acquisition team. If you are successful at that stage, you will move on to complete a Behavioural Based Assessment. Finally, if you are successful at this stage, your application will be reviewed by hiring teams and a shortlist of candidates will then move on to an face-to-face interview or interview day with the team you would be working with.