Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Birmingham (Energy,Great Grid Partnership) – Find an apprenticeship

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
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Training course: Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours are agreed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 5 years
Positions available: 1

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 an Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprentice in our Energy, Great Grid Partnership team in Birmingham you will work alongside a team of experts to help deliver nine major onshore electricity transmission upgrades in the UK, known as the Great Grid Upgrade. You will get the opportunity to help provide services across the whole project lifecycle, from early-stage development through to detailed design.

Where you’ll work

The Mailbox

100 Wharfside Street

Birmingham

B1 1RT

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Your training plan

You will attend university to study an Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship and gain a bachelor's qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment
You will also 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 engineering

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 AAA)
an Engineering-related subject (grade DDD)

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 an Electro-Mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship with a Bachelor's 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:

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287427.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March

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After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

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.

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