NG Bailey apprentice in Leeds

As the UK's largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave.

At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able to put the skills you learn at college directly into practice at work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work at our offices and visit construction sites.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry's most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You’ll Learn to:

• Work in a small specialist team undertaking design work for large and small engineering projects.
• Work for the team lead in your area, producing calculations, drawings and technical reports, and partake in site surveys and assessments.
• Conduct research into new engineering techniques and practices.
• Attend internal and client meetings and undertake site visits as necessary.
• Support the design lead and project teams in all aspects of design work.
• Undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues and solutions.
• Understand the cost of projects and support in managing the design costs.
• Understand building regulations and legislation to ensure the design of a project meets legal compliance.

Required Attributes

• Are keen to learn, motivated by achievement and take satisfaction in overcoming technical challenges.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Have a high degree of emotional intelligence and can work in high-pressure environments, while maintaining a strong team ethos and spirit.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

You will attend a leading training provider or college to complete the Level 4 Civil Engineer Senior Technician apprenticeship, and regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme.

To Apply You Need

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.
• Plus, have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) 2x A Levels grade C (or equivalent such as BTEC Extended Diploma, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship) in STEM subjects.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.