Apprentice Technician - Electrical (Nuclear) - Warrington - Level 6 - Jan 25 onwards start

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About Our Team:

Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team in our Warrington office we are looking to increase our technical workforce and are seeking to recruit an Electrical Apprentice Technician to join our EC&I - Electrical Control and Installation Team for a January 2025 onwards start with a view to enrolling with a training provider Sept 2025. 

Our Warrington Nuclear team provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry in both the nuclear new build, SMR’s, life extension, decommissioning and MoD sectors.

Projects include all stages of design from feasibility to detailed designs and site construction supervision both in the UK and internationally. Our clients are a mix between large energy utility generators, government, to private developers.

Here’s what you’ll do:

As an Electrical Apprentice Technician you will be required to support a team of engineers on tasks including the following:

• Produce detailed technical drawings and 3D models using CAD software (e.g., Autocad, Revit, Dialux, AMTEC, Electrical OEM).
• Develop drawings and models for electrical elements, including fire alarm, lighting, LV power distribution and control systems.
• Update and maintain existing drawings and models as required.
• Work closely with the Mechanical team and other engineering disciplines, architects, and other design team members to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Ensure all drawings and models comply with industry standards, regulations, and company quality procedures.
• Preparation of designs deliverables using CAD and BIM software tools.
• Preparation of design documentation; basis of design, design method statements and specifications.
• Develop an understanding of highly regulated industries.
• Develop an understanding of Safety Cases and the supporting documentation.
• Develop an understanding of risk and the preparation of designer’s risk assessments.

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When an apprentice starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries. We also offer our apprentices the flexibility of working on a range of projects in the various service offerings and technical specialisms that our Practice delivers. This helps establish their areas of interest, and develops a firm sustainability grounding, that will allow our apprentice to choose the direction of their career.

Apprentice Development Programme

In addition to your identified external training provision to complete an Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer degree (Level 6) (usually delivered via day release or in block terms) our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.  We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution.  Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include EngTech then IEng accreditation with the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET).

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Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Apprenticeship candidates will typically have a minimum of 120 UCAS points (or equivalent).  This would typically be at least three A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics Science, Technology, Engineering or additional Mathematics related subject, or 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at level 3.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or Scottish Standard Grade or Junior Certificate in Ireland) at grade ‘C/4’ or above, including Mathematics & English
• Able to meet requirements for baseline security clearance in the UK
• Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software
• Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career in Electrical Control and Instrumentation
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
• Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects
• English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports
• Able to carry out occasional remote working

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for an advanced offer start.    Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Due to the nature of this role security clearance requirements are necessary to enable work on the full range of projects.  

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.