BEng Railway Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Summary

SYSTRA UK are recruiting our next apprentice to support our growing portfolio of work. This is an opportunity to achieve a degree and build your knowledge of the rail sector, while specialising in one of the Mechanical & Electrical discipline.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Training course

Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The primary role of an Apprentice is to provide technical support to project teams by undertaking specialist and technical tasks that support the overall objectives set by the Lead engineer. The main duties are to:

To work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions by the correct use of resources and time. This includes an understanding of project management systems, tools and techniques as they are applied to the design and construction process
Support proposal development and help deliver work‐packages within projects
Execute tasks to quality standards, to time and to budget
Record and present information clearly
Undertake block release to gain a BEng (Hons) in Railway Engineering
Assist with on-site inspections and surveys where appropriate

Where you’ll work

Meridian House
The Crescent
York
YO24 1AW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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 be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on block release for a total of 32 days per year
The degree award is BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths, Science or Engineering (grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

SYSTRA has been involved in UK mobility and mass transit schemes for over 50 years and has delivered projects in the Republic of Ireland for nearly 40 years. Our transport planners delivered the first large scale transport studies in the UK (leading to the implementation of the Tyne & Wear Metro). We have managed and developed London’s strategic transport model since 1987, including developing the tools to assess the capital’s congestion charge scheme, Crossrail/Elizabeth Line and other major rail schemes. As a member of the Rail Link Engineering joint venture, SYSTRA played a key role in delivering HS1, the UK’s first high speed line, and we were part of the team that delivered Crossrail, now known as the Elizabeth Line. Today we work on mobility schemes that connect communities across the UK and Ireland at all scales; from projects that facilitate walking and cycling for local trips to some of the largest infrastructure programmes.

Company benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme • Individual Private Medical • 26 days holiday plus ability to purchase 10 additional days • 1x Professional subscriptions • 2 paid days for Charity work/CSR • Various flexible benefits

After this apprenticeship

The employer is ready to invest in the development of the successful candidate
This is a long-term career opportunity

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