Summary
Our 4-year Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer apprenticeship will see you achieving a degree without the fees. Through studying and on the job training, you’ll widen your skill set and gain the experience you need to become a skilled professional in Railway Civil Engineering, specialising in civil and geotechnical design.
Wage
£24,500 a year
The Salary will increase with completion of each year
Training course
Geotechnical engineer (integrated degree) (level 7)
Hours
You may be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and night shifts. Shifts and days to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 1 October
Duration
4 years
Positions available
5
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Whilst studying, you’ll get to work within the geotechnical design team of Engineering Services Design Delivery (ESDD). This will give you the opportunity to apply your learning and widen your skillset in railway, and geotechnical design.
* The team work across all Regions of Network Rail on projects from early-stage designs through to detailed design, site supervision & assurance of construction works. They provide support for emergency and reactive projects including landslides, rockfalls, flooding, mining and scour, and work on projects including earthworks (embankment & cuttings), rock slopes, ground investigations, foundation designs and assessment, rainfall catchment analysis & drainage design.
* A typical week can be highly varied and involve office-based design activity from Desk Studies to detailed analysis using software, stakeholder engagement, liaising with suppliers, site-based activity including supervision of investigations, construction activities, assessment of existing earthworks and structures.
* Throughout the course, you’ll spend at least 20% of your working hours at university. Along with this part time education and internal training throughout the scheme, you’ll upskill yourself in the relevant skills and competencies required for a career in Network Rail.
Where you’ll work
4 Travis Street
Manchester
M1 2NY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Your training course
Geotechnical engineer (integrated degree) (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
* Specify ground investigations to obtain geotechnical data including in situ techniques, laboratory tests and instrumentation and monitoring techniques.
* Interpret the ground investigation data and develop a ground model including the identification of geohazards, contaminated land and other risks to the project as appropriate.
* Collect, analyse, and interpret data using numerical, analytical and critical analysis techniques to develop an engineering understanding of the ground and how this will impact upon future design solutions; short- and long-term responses.
* Undertake research and employ suitable methods to improve understanding of the engineering response of the ground. For example, undertake a laboratory study, numerical analysis, interpret previously published data on the ground conditions (or data from laboratory/numerical investigations), learn from previous case studies and/or utilise established correlations between parameters.
* Make geotechnical engineering decisions.
* Use geotechnical design principles, methods, codes and standards when developing geotechincal solutions.
* Develop geotechnical engineering strategies and evaluate the potential impacts of these. For example, economic sustainability, ethical, societal and, environmental and sustainability perspectives and practical considerations such as buildability and long-term asset management.
* Produce geotechnical engineering designs, specification and drawings. For example, for tender and construction stages.
* Use project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, cost and budget control and resource management.
* Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, Environmental protection and sustainability, CDM and data protection.
* Use risk management techniques and manage risks associated with geotechnical engineering activities.
* Plan and manage own time.
* Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others; taking account of diversity, equality and inclusivity.
* Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders: oral, written, drawings, and presentations.
* Use information technology: digital tools for research, analysis, and presentation of data, Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital communication and collaboration packages.
* Specify ground investigations to obtain geotechnical data including in situ techniques, laboratory tests and instrumentation and monitoring techniques.
* Interpret the ground investigation data and develop a ground model including the identification of geohazards, contaminated land and other risks to the project as appropriate.
* Collect, analyse, and interpret data using numerical, analytical and critical analysis techniques to develop an engineering understanding of the ground and how this will impact upon future design solutions; short- and long-term responses.
* Undertake research and employ suitable methods to improve understanding of the engineering response of the ground. For example, undertake a laboratory study, numerical analysis, interpret previously published data on the ground conditions (or data from laboratory/numerical investigations), learn from previous case studies and/or utilise established correlations between parameters.
* Make geotechnical engineering decisions.
* Use geotechnical design principles, methods, codes and standards when developing geotechincal solutions.
* Develop geotechnical engineering strategies and evaluate the potential impacts of these. For example, economic sustainability, ethical, societal and, environmental and sustainability perspectives and practical considerations such as buildability and long-term asset management.
* Produce geotechnical engineering designs, specification and drawings. For example, for tender and construction stages.
* Use project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, cost and budget control and resource management.
* Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, Environmental protection and sustainability, CDM and data protection.
* Use risk management techniques and manage risks associated with geotechnical engineering activities.
* Plan and manage own time.
* Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others; taking account of diversity, equality and inclusivity.
* Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders: oral, written, drawings, and presentations.
* Use information technology: digital tools for research, analysis, and presentation of data, Building Information Modelling (BIM), digital communication and collaboration packages.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any subject (grade 9-4)
* English Language (grade 9-4)
* Maths (grade 9-5)
* Science (grade 9-4)
A Level in:
* Maths and/or Physical Sciences (grade 120 UCAS points)
Other in:
* Rail apprenticeship (grade L3)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Apprenticeship will involve working outdoors, in all weathers and occasionally at night