Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is offering an apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Engineering to develop skills in the construction industry. Responsibilities include supporting design, planning, and oversight of projects, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and generating documentation. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, a health cash plan, and tools for wellbeing. This role is ideal for those eager to start a career in engineering and offers a structured development program.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Health cash plan

High street discounts

Flexible pension contributions

Early Career Professionals network

Development Scheme for Chartered journey

Qualifications

• Must possess 5 GCSE's grade A-C (9-4), including English and Maths.
• Valid driving licence required for travel to sites.
• Desirable interest in mechanical, electrical or process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, planning, and commissioning in water sector projects.
• Oversee subcontractors to meet quality and engineering standards.
• Ensure safety by enforcing Risk Assessments & Method Statements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Innovation

Education

5 GCSE's grade A-C (9-4) including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About the role

We're currently offering the opportunity for apprentices to gain valuable experience and develop a number of key skills that will help you to pursue a career in Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering within the construction industry.

What you'll do

• You will help incorporate the design, construction and commissioning of plant and equipment mainly within the Water sector.
• You will help play a vital role in the design, planning and programming of the MEP aspects of the projects we deliver; working with design and operational teams to support the design, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of projects.
• Being involved in the design phase of construction projects, providing buildability & commissioning knowledge to assist the design engineers.
• Getting involved in hands on practical work as well as supervisory activities.

During the construction phase of projects you will work closely with our site managers to deliver projects. Duties include:

• Quality - overseeing installation subcontractors, ensuring the installation is constructed to the approved designs & engineering standards. Ensuring the final product meets our & client’s requirements – testing, commissioning, fault finding & producing completion documentation.
• Safety - reviewing Risk Assessments & Method Statements, ensuring works are carried out in line with these. Overseeing electrical safety on site & ensuring procedures are being implemented correctly.
• Commercial - ensuring installations meet our and client standards.
• Contractual - understanding and working to client & supplier’s contract conditions.
• Documentation - producing Commissioning Documentation, in the form of, Commissioning Plan, Inspection & Test Plan, Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance, Training material and completions documentation.

What you'll need

• 5 GCSE's grade A-C (9-4), must include English and Maths.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
• Ability to work professionally as part of a team.
• Effective analytical and problem determination skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, to deadlines and under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Innovative thinker.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.
• A keen interest in mechanical, electrical or process engineering is desirable but not essential.

What's in it for you

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.

• L3 Utilities Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
• 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days.
• Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs.
• Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms.
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network.
• Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered.
• Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Here, you'll build a career with purpose‑on projects that make a real difference. And you'll be part of a team that invests in your future.

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