Apprentice Design Engineer

Are you looking to kick start your career as a design engineer?

Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

Do you want to walk past a building and know you played your part in its journey?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, hospital, school or theme park. Maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own small way by being involved in the development of a new wind farm or battery factory.

A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced Engineering Team, where you can learn from the industry’s best.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work at our offices and visit construction sites.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Design mechanical and electrical drawings as per the project requirements
• Deliver the best value design solutions with the support of the engineering and design team
• Support the design lead and project teams in all aspects of design work
• Learn to undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues and solutions
• Communicate and build relationships with operational and project teams
• Understand the cost of projects and play your part in managing the design costs
• Understand building regulations and legislation to ensure the design of a project meets legal compliance

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.

Plus, have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) 2x A Levels grade C (or equivalent such as BTEC Extended Diploma, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship) in STEM subjects.