The Vacancy

Apprentice Design Engineer (Electrical)

Graduate Level Apprenticeship

Discipline: Electrical Design Engineering
Sector: Rail / Electrification & Plant (E&P), Electrical Infrastructure
Location: York (Design Office Based)

• Are you currently exploring your post-graduate options and looking to combine further study with hands-on engineering experience?
• Do you want to build a career in electrical design while contributing to nationally significant rail, decarbonisation and EV infrastructure projects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join AmcoGiffen's in-house Electrical Design team as an Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer, developing your technical capability while working towards a graduate-level apprenticeship qualification.

In Return

• Competitive apprentice salary
• Fully funded Graduate Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 3 paid volunteering/community impact days per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Celebration vouchers and employee recognition schemes
• Support with professional subscriptions (where applicable)
• Structured training, mentoring and clear career progression pathways
• A safe, inclusive and supportive place to work
• Employee forums that provide a platform for your voice to be heard

Business Unit

You will be based within AmcoGiffen's Design & Engineering business unit in York, working as part of a growing in-house Electrical Design team.

The team delivers electrical design solutions across a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects, including electrification, E&P systems, EV infrastructure and major decarbonisation programmes. Due to increased secured work and a strong forward pipeline, the team is continuing to expand its capability and invest in new talent.

The Role

As an Apprentice Design Engineer (Electrical), you will support the development and delivery of high-quality electrical engineering design solutions under the guidance of experienced Senior and Principal Engineers.

You will build a strong foundation in engineering design principles, standards and project delivery through a combination of practical design work, mentoring and formal academic study.

Your day-to-day activities may include:

• Supporting the development of electrical engineering design solutions using sound technical principles
• Assisting with the production of calculations, sketches, reports and technical documentation
• Supporting design development in line with safety, quality, programme and cost requirements
• Assisting with surveys and site inspections across project locations
• Maintaining accurate design records and project documentation
• Developing an understanding of construction methodology, CDM regulations and Safe-by-Design principles
• Collaborating with the wider design and project teams to meet technical and programme objectives

This role is specifically designed to support your development as a future Electrical Design Engineer.

Projects You Will Support

You will gain exposure to a broad range of live projects, which may include:

• EV Infrastructure & Decarbonisation Programmes
  • Rail depot and operational Electrical Vehicle charging design support
  • Major power and decarbonisation schemes
  • Power supply and DNO interface support
• Stations, Access and Electrification Projects
  • Electrical design support for station upgrades
  • Access for All schemes
  • Rail electrification and associated infrastructure works

Training & Qualification

You will study towards a Graduate Level Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, delivered alongside your role through a combination of practical workplace learning and university attendance (e.g. part-time / day release).

This programme will support your long-term professional development and progression towards professional engineering status.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Hold (or be working towards) a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Be passionate about developing a career in electrical design engineering
• Have strong problem-solving, numeracy and communication skills
• Be motivated, proactive and keen to learn
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a design team
• Be willing to commit to a graduate-level apprenticeship alongside full-time employment
• This is an office-based role requiring attendance at our York office five days per week. Applicants must be able and willing to travel to the office daily (YO26 6RW).

No previous rail or electrical design experience is required - we are looking for potential, enthusiasm and the right attitude.

Diversity, Inclusion, Health & Wellbeing

At AmcoGiffen, we value individuality and believe diversity strengthens our teams and the communities we serve. Health, safety, wellbeing and inclusion are embedded in our culture and underpinned by our SPIRIT values:

Safety • Professionalism • Innovation • Respect • Integrity • Teamwork

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? Apply now and start building your future as an Electrical Design Engineer.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen?
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team:

tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk
Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary, and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including:

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Westfield health scheme

Minumum 25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance