Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprentice

2 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Ramboll Full time

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a global transportation consultancy that works on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are a close-knit team of 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable, and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors, and municipalities alike.

Job Description

We are inviting bright minds to apply for a Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprenticeship in our Rail Systems Team. As a member of our team, you will assist in delivering Rail Systems design services across a wide range of projects. You will be provided with full support to achieve a Level 4 qualification (Rail Engineering) on a day release basis and create a solid foundation for a successful and satisfying career.

The Apprenticeship Programme

The duration of the academic course is 4 years. The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy. You will be awarded the following qualifications:

  • Level 4 Rail Engineering Apprenticeship
  • On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the relevant Professional Engineering Institutions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprentice, your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

  • Apply scientific, technical, and engineering principles to railway signalling design, maintenance, and construction, both in the UK and overseas.
  • Understand safe and professional working practices, regulations, and risk management.
  • Design and develop engineering solutions, considering failure modes and causes.
  • Effectively deliver engineering projects, utilizing project management principles.
  • Understand the commercial aspects and evolution of the railway industry.
  • Gain knowledge of the railway system and your role within it.
  • Work towards gaining an IRSE Signalling Designer's licence while being mentored by experienced signalling design engineers.
  • Perform complex analysis using computer modelling; making, reading, and interpreting technical material.
  • Develop digital tools and approaches to leverage these opportunities.
  • Translate complex engineering concepts and solutions into presentations, reports, sketches, drawings, and infographics that communicate their essence and demonstrate their value to our clients and key stakeholders.
  • Recognize the importance of 3rd party requirements and operational interfaces.
  • Learn to identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them.
  • Monitor the implementation of design throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concepts to construction and operation.
  • Contribute to the development of company procedures by taking an active role in task groups.
  • Proactively pursue continuous professional development, including working towards corporate membership and/or chartership with a recognized institution.
  • You will work alongside the rest of the Transport team and teams of all disciplines nationally and internationally across the Ramboll Group to deliver our projects.
  • Promote the Ramboll brand, its core values, and our strategy as The Partner for Sustainable Change.
  • Apply and promote policies relating to health and safety, quality, and the Environment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Achieved or be on track to achieve 3 A Levels or equivalent, including maths at grade C or higher.
  • Must have 5 GCSE's - Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or higher.
  • A keen interest in the Built Environment.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong technology skills.
  • CAD knowledge and/or experience is desirable but not essential.

Personal Qualities

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

  • The ability to communicate strongly.
  • Take personal responsibility for your work.
  • Willingness to learn and progress.

About the Role

This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in rail engineering and transportation infrastructure. You will work with a dynamic team of experts who respect each other and work towards a common goal by applying cutting-edge technology in the design of ground and related structures.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about rail engineering and transportation infrastructure, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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