Rail Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - WSP Rail Team, Manchester
- Employer
- WSP UK LIMITED
- Location
- 8 First Street, M15 4RP
- Salary
- £18,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 29 Mar 2023
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- Specialism
- Engineering
- Sector
- Engineering & Aerospace
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Degree
- Start Date
- September
- Duration
- Permanent
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What will the apprentice be doing?
As a Rail Engineering degree apprentice based in our Manchester office, you will assist in supporting engineers in the production of designs for railway enhancements.
Typical tasks will include:
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will attend London South Bank University to study a Rail Engineering degree apprenticeship (on a block release basis) and gain a BEng, and the opportunity to gain your Incorporated Engineer status with your chosen professional institution. You will also be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to support you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviour that will help you successfully achieve your apprenticeship.Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
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 work towards gaining chartered status with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (Grade Level 5 or above (6 Maths)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to Include either Maths and Science (Grade Grade BBB or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent L3 to include Maths or Physical Sciences (Grade Grade DDM or above) Desired
As a Rail Engineering degree apprentice based in our Manchester office, you will assist in supporting engineers in the production of designs for railway enhancements.
Typical tasks will include:
- Obtaining record information
- Producing site layout drawings using specialist software (which you will be trained in the use of)
- Calculations to provide power for the line
- Where practical, you'll get the opportunity to carry out site inspections and see the projects come to life
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will attend London South Bank University to study a Rail Engineering degree apprenticeship (on a block release basis) and gain a BEng, and the opportunity to gain your Incorporated Engineer status with your chosen professional institution. You will also be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to support you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviour that will help you successfully achieve your apprenticeship.Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
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 work towards gaining chartered status with your chosen institution, as well as the opportunity to pursue your further study and training goals.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (Grade Level 5 or above (6 Maths)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to Include either Maths and Science (Grade Grade BBB or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent L3 to include Maths or Physical Sciences (Grade Grade DDM or above) Desired
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