Degree Apprentice - Engineering (Building Services)

BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering.

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

We are SYSTRA
SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consulting groups specialised in public transport and mobility solutions.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1,000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight), public transport and the built environment. We work with our clients to find innovative solutions to complex issues concerning the location and movement of people, goods and services and where we live, work and participate in leisure activities. We innovate to meet our clients’ needs, prepare mass transit for tomorrow, and propose ever more resilient solutions for living, working and leisure activities. To go beyond, SYSTRA commits to put people at the heart of design and improve transport systems, living accommodation, working environments and leisure facilities efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm whilst promoting a culture of listening, teamwork and employee empowerment.

With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK.

SYSTRA are looking for Building Services Engineering - Design Engineer Apprentices to support the growing portfolio of work within the Rail, Systems and Built Environment Practice. The Building Services Engineering - Design Engineer Apprenticeship provides the opportunity to achieve a Level 6 degree qualification providing a wide appreciation of the building services sector and the option of specialising in either electrical engineering or mechanical engineering.  We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company.

In this role you will work from our York office and study at Leeds Beckett University.

Missions/Main Duties

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/ day release to gain a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering
  • Assist with on-site inspections and surveys where appropriate

The course will take up to five years to complete, depending on previous qualifications and the course chosen. The apprenticeships comprise on-the-job practical training with academic learning. This approach combines face-to-face teaching, laboratory workshops, reflective practice and formal assessment.

The experiential learning element of the courses focuses on the student’s workplace and specific areas of project work they are undertaking with regard to meeting key attributes required of a professionally recognised Building Services Engineer.

Students will work towards the end point assessment for this Degree Apprenticeship, which will provide Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) via professional review.

Students will be required to attend the university on a day release basis.

Profile/Skills

A minimum 112 UCAS points or equivalent.  Apprentices applying without these formal UCAS points but with sufficient relevant work experience will be considered for the course. All applicants are required to have GCSE English Language at Grade C or above and Mathematics at Grade B or an equivalent qualification.

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

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