At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and learn about contracts in electrical engineering.
- Company: Join Twyver Switchgear, a leader in innovative electrical solutions.
- Benefits: Fully funded apprenticeship, competitive salary, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Progression opportunities into Contracts Engineer roles and beyond.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science; Level 3 Engineering qualification preferred.
Job Title: Junior Contracts Engineer
Location: Twyver Switchgear (Gloucester)
Reports to: Senior Contracts Engineer
Summary
Twyver Switchgear are looking for a Junior Contracts engineer to join the team! This role is designed for someone looking to start their career in electrical engineering and project management.
The Junior Contracts Engineer will support the delivery of projects while completing a Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Apprenticeship.
You’ll be involved in projects from initial quotation and design through to completion, working alongside experienced contracts Engineers and gaining practical, real world experience while completing structured college learning.
Responsibilities
As a junior contracts engineer, you will learn to support the delivery of projects from enquiry through to completion. With guidance and mentoring, you’ll be involved in:
- Supporting senior and contracts engineers with the administration and delivery of projects.
- Assisting with quotations, cost breakdowns, and commercial documentation.
- Learning how project costs, variations, and invoicing are managed.
- Learn and assist with design of switchgear using software such as AutoCAD.
- Supporting procurement activities, including liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assisting with the maintenance of accurate contract and project documents.
- Attending site visits and meetings to build practical understanding.
- Supporting customer communication under supervision.
- Learning and promoting Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) standards.
- Supporting incident reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities will increase progressively as your skills and confidence develop.
Apprenticeship
You will complete the Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) Apprenticeship – Level 4, which combines:
- College-based learning (day release).
- Practical, workplace based training.
- Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced engineers.
- Development of technical, commercial, and professional competence.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Interested in engineering, contracts, and how projects are delivered commercially.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Motivated to learn and build a long term career with Twyver.
- Organised, reliable, and keen to take responsibility.
- Comfortable working with numbers and technical information.
- A good communicator with a professional attitude.
- Willing to travel to customer’s sites
- Well organised with attention to detail
- Committed to completing a Level 4 apprenticeship.
Qualifications
- GCSEs – English, Maths and Science at a grade 9 - 4 or A* - C.
- Level 3 Engineering based qualification of Maths based subject
What we offer
- A fully funded Level 4 apprenticeship qualification.
- Hands-on experience on real engineering projects.
- Ongoing mentoring and structured development.
- A supportive team environment.
- Clear progression opportunities into Contracts Engineer and beyond.
- Competitive apprentice salary
- Healthshield Cash Plan
- BUPA healthcare
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