Apprentice Electrical Engineer REPLACEMENT_STRING Glasgow-SVQ level 5/6

Apprentice Electrical Engineer REPLACEMENT_STRING Glasgow-SVQ level 5/6 Glasgow, Scotland

Balfour Beatty
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

About the role


Join the UK’s largest infrastructure group and work on some of the biggest projects the world has ever seen. Projects that will support and shape the world of tomorrow for millions of people and enable you to build a successful career.

Balfour Beatty is also a leading member of the 5% Club, which is now in operation in over 200 companies. The 5% Club, members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in earn and learn positions (including apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formalised training programmes)


What you'll be doing

Our engineers find physical answers to some of the biggest challenges in our industry. This position is to work within the Power Industry, within either the Balfour Beatty Substation or Cabling department which involves the design and build of Substation and cabling assets for the Transmission and Distribution Industry across the UK.

  • Working with high and low voltage equipment (400V up to 400kV)
  • Managing power generation, transmission and distribution projects
  • Designing systems and products which may include substation or cabling design
  • Working with renewable energy sources
  • Carrying out feasibility studies for new technical developments
  • Drawing up project plans, making models, prototypes and circuit diagrams
  • Budgeting
  • Estimating timescales
  • Overseeing the work of technicians, designers and CAD
  • Factory Acceptance Testing of designs and systems
  • Making sure projects meet safety regulations
  • Liaising with clients
  • Managing programmes
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, which is likely to include engineers from other specialist areas

These roles will be based in Glasgow, Scotland.

This apprenticeship will be completed on a block release which can be few weeks at a time, so you must be comfortable with travelling. The business will support travel and accommodation for these trips.


Who we're looking for

  • You will need a minimum of National 5s or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
  • Eligibility to work and live permanently in the UK at the time of joining
  • Ideally hold a full UK drivers licence at the time of joining
  • A flexible approach to work and able to adapt to change (you may be required to relocate as part of the programme)

Why work for us


Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy:


  • Accredited Apprenticeship Programme with Balfour Beatty
  • Part of a structured development programme
  • Support from line manager
  • A competitive salary
  • An opportunity to grow your career at Balfour Beatty
  • At the end of your programme you will receive your qualification in your chosen apprenticeship programme

For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme, visit our website hereto learn more. Should you require any additional support with your application, please contact [email protected]


About us


Closing Date
: applications are open until 31st May 2023,but we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Balfour Beatty reserves the right to remove adverts should application numbers reach a maximum before this date.


We have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, to find out more you can read our UK Action Plan in fullhere


As a Disability Confident Employer, we are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


Job Reference: BBUK03966

Apprentice Electrical Engineer REPLACEMENT_STRING Glasgow-SVQ level 5/6
Balfour Beatty

https://www.balfourbeattycareers.com
London, United Kingdom
Leo Quinn
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Construction
1909
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