Apprentice Project Engineer

Are you looking to kick start your career as a Project Engineer?

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

Do you want to be involved in delivering projects safely, profitably and to customer satisfaction?

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 early work for 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 in our offices and on construction sites
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home
• 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:

• Work across different departments in our Engineering division to get a clear understanding of the business
• Work closely with engineers in the business
• Be a role model promoting excellent health and safety in the workplace
• Attend meetings with your project team to ensure we are meeting the client’s requirements
• Work with your project team to identify potential risks, solutions, and opportunities
• Provide information for progress reports and meetings
• Build positive relationships with the client and main contractor
• Work with your team to control financial objectives and meet timescales
• As you gain experience, manage small sections of a project, and take responsibility for meeting targets and deadlines

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 college on block release to complete the Level 4 Building Services Engineering 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.

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you: 

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.