Structural Engineering Apprentice

Portakabin Limited are looking for a Structural Engineering Apprentice to complete a Level 6 Product Design & Development Engineer degree apprenticeship and join their team.

Sitting within our dynamic Central Design & Engineering department, the Structural Engineering Apprentice plays a crucial part in supporting the Product Compliance team to ensure our innovative products meet and exceed structural codes and practices across various sectors and markets. The role will work closely with the Lead Structural Engineer, gaining hands-on experience in performing essential structural calculations, creating sophisticated models, and conducting rigorous testing. This apprenticeship offers fantastic career growth opportunities, allowing you to develop your skills, learn from industry experts, and advance within the company, ultimately becoming a seasoned structural engineer.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Utilise advanced software tools to create detailed structural models, ensuring they meet the required standards for validation and sign-off by the Lead Structural Engineer.
• Conduct precise structural calculations, justifying the integrity and safety of Portakabin products validated by the Lead Structural Engineer.
• Execute both internal and external structural testing as directed by the Lead Structural Engineer or Technical Compliance Manager.
• Analyse and interpret test data to compile comprehensive validation documentation, including structural reports and presentations, for internal or external approval.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about current technological advancements and analyse opportunities for integrating new technologies within the business.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Computer literate / IT skills using full Microsoft Software Office Suite.
• Experience in working as part of a team.
• Experience in authoring technical documentation (desirable).
• Experience in 3D modelling software (desirable).

Personal Qualities:

• Practical thinker with an understanding of construction, manufacturing, and engineering.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when required.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new environments, with a full UK driving licence or a plan to obtain one being desirable.

As innovators in the science of building, we provide modular buildings for hire and sale, as well as supplying refurbished buildings and construction site accommodation. We deliver building solutions for organisations of any size, in sectors ranging from manufacturing, education, and health to transport, utilities, and construction. Portakabin employs more than 2,000 people across ten European countries with our head office and primary manufacturing facility located in York, UK. As an equal opportunities employer, Portakabin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

Things to Consider:

During the first year, you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based in Catcliffe, Sheffield, for an initial block of full-time study. One Friday per month you will return to your workplace. After the initial block training, you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Unless exemptions apply, year 1 apprentices are required to live full time in Sheffield for 24 weeks in university accommodation so that they can attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield.

Future programme years apprentices are required to continue attending the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, for example, 1 day per month which will require travel and overnight hotel accommodation.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Degree Apprenticeship Entry Requirements:

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above.
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

You will need one of the following:

• A minimum of two A-Levels at grade B or above, including a mathematical-based subject and a science, technology, engineering or an additional mathematics-related subject.
• An Engineering BTEC Level 3 with at least 120 credits at Distinction Merit (DM) level or above.
• EAL Diploma in an engineering-based subject at Distinction level.
• Equivalent qualifications, such as Technical Levels at DM or above.

Candidates with an HND or Foundation Degree or who have completed the second year of a degree in a relevant subject can be assessed for direct entry onto the 2nd or 3rd year of the programme (BEng top-up), but 1st year entry or an alternative pathway may still be recommended.

Candidates who have not studied in the UK can submit transcripts for qualifications equivalent to level 3 which the admissions panel will review and may be taken in lieu of the specified qualifications.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete the AMRC Training Centre and employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.

If you are uncertain about whether your qualifications meet the entry tariff for the degree apprenticeship, please contact the recruitment team at

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