Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Getting In Limited; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role will provide a unique opportunity to develop into a consultant engineer, working on diverse projects ranging from electrical concept design to automation control systems. The apprenticeship includes a comprehensive training program that not only covers technical skills but also project management and leadership development. With a commitment to sustainable solutions, this is an exciting chance to contribute to impactful projects both in the UK and internationally, while building a rewarding career in engineering.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical understanding and interest in automation are essential.
• Willingness to learn and write reports is crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and documentation for electrical projects.
• Assist in writing specifications and conducting feasibility studies.

Skills

Interest in automation

Basic electrical understanding

Good knowledge of MS Office

Good knowledge of English

Process technology knowledge

Excellent time keeping skills

Willingness to write reports

Knowledge of technical writing

Willingness to work away

Willingness to learn

Clean driving license

Permission to work in the UK

Education

Level 6 degree

Job description

Apply to: Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Learning Provider: Delivered by DCG

Employer: NIRAS GROUP (UK) LTD

Vacancy Description

• Within our UK-based Electrical Team we undertake projects across all process industries. We provide concept design to delivery solutions for projects ranging from HV infrastructure through to Process Automation Control Systems. We are looking to grow our team and create a sustainable future. We are looking for an apprentice to join our team to develop into a consultant engineer supporting our clients on projects across the UK and our overseas colleagues across the world. We are building a team to lead the business globally. Our projects can vary from feasibility studies on HV capacity to Control System Migrations in a Brewery in South East Asia. Over the course of the apprenticeship, the training will not be limited to your Level 6 degree with Derby College. We will develop with you a career plan and set development goals across your apprenticeship that will range from specific technical requirements, project management and leadership assessments.

Project Work:

• Electrical concept Design on a project by project basis
• Writing specifications for Panel, Instrumentation & Installations
• Writing specifications for Building Services
• Writing of project documentation
• Management of the electrical element of any assigned project inclusive of suppliers and contractors
• Onsite I/O Testing & Commissioning Support
• Ensuring As Built Documentation is completed by suppliers and issued to clients

Sales:

• Supporting the Solutions Sales Team with proposal & costings for the EC&I elements of quotations
• Attending Sales visits with prospective customers
• Advising the customer on possible technical/technological developments, service opportunities and optimisation possibilities

Documentation:

• Preparing Documentation as detailed but not limited to
• Feasibility Studies
• URS (EC&I)
• Engineering Schedules
• Witness Test Reports
• Commissioning Schedules
• Collate As Built Documentation
• Review other suppliers' documentation in a timely manner
• Produce Project documentation using the Niras or Customer Standards

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Apprentice Electrical Engineer

Employer Description: NIRAS – Building a sustainable future together. NIRAS is an international, foundation and employee-owned consultancy founded in Denmark in 1956. With over 3,000 specialists in 35 countries, we’re at the forefront of sustainable, forward-thinking solutions across industries from Food & Beverage, Renewable Energy, Ports & Marine, and International Development to advance manufacturing, water and utilities, green fuels and beyond. Here in the UK, our team of engineers, environmentalists, and project managers are dedicated to making a difference. Our commitment to sustainable progress drives every project, and we thrive on partnerships that seek to shape a better, greener future for our clients and communities worldwide.

Vacancy Location: Millennium Court First Avenue DE14 2WH

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000314307

Key Dates:

Apply From: 11/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-06-20 23:59:59

Interview Begin From:

Possible Start Date: 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Learning Provider: DCG

Skills Required

• Interest in automation
• Basic electrical understanding
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Good knowledge of English
• Process technology knowledge
• Excellent time keeping skills
• Willingness to write reports
• Knowledge of technical writing
• Willingness to work away
• Willingness to learn
• Clean driving license
• Permission to work in the UK

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