Rail Engineering, Guildford team - Degree Apprenticeship
- Employer
- WSP UK LIMITED
- Location
- 2 London Square, Cross Lanes, GU1 1UN
- Salary
- £18,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 14 Apr 2021
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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 apprentice based in Guildford you will assist in supporting engineers in the production of civil designs using CAD and other specialist software, support teams with application of BIM practices, coordinating the data on projects and getting involved in testing innovative new approaches for presenting your designs to the business. Where practical, you'll get the opportunity to visit site, carry out site inspections and see the projects you're working on, coming 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 and gain a BEng, as well as 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.
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 gain Chartered status with your chosen professional institution, as well as the chance to study towards a Masters degree.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (Grade Level 5 or above (6 in Maths)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels, to include either Maths and Physics (Grade BBB or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Ext L3 Civil Engineering including further maths (Grade DDM or above) Desired
As a rail engineering apprentice based in Guildford you will assist in supporting engineers in the production of civil designs using CAD and other specialist software, support teams with application of BIM practices, coordinating the data on projects and getting involved in testing innovative new approaches for presenting your designs to the business. Where practical, you'll get the opportunity to visit site, carry out site inspections and see the projects you're working on, coming 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 and gain a BEng, as well as 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.
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 gain Chartered status with your chosen professional institution, as well as the chance to study towards a Masters degree.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (Grade Level 5 or above (6 in Maths)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels, to include either Maths and Physics (Grade BBB or above) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Ext L3 Civil Engineering including further maths (Grade DDM or above) Desired
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