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Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree ApprenticeshipLink opens in a new window

Opportunity with OfcomLink opens in a new window

As the UK regulator, their mission is to make sure communications work for everyone. Their remit covers the regulation of broadband and mobile telecoms, TV, radio, video-on-demand services, post, security and resilience of telecom networks and services, and they make sure that the radio spectrum is used in the most effective way.

Ofcom are looking for an Apprentice Spectrum Engineering Officer. Spectrum is a vital resource used by almost everyone, the radio spectrum connects our mobiles, wireless headphones, tablets and computers. Spectrum Engineering Officers will work out in the field, helping each other manage and protect the UK's radio spectrum, delivering a wide range of vital services to the UK businesses and consumers. This is a 4-year Level 6 Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineering degree apprenticeship. This unique opportunity will play a crucial role, inspiring the team to meet Ofcom’s ambition to make communications work for everyone.

The successful candidate will:

• Work with fellow SEO’s to assist the management team to help steer appropriate spectrum management

• Where necessary undertake enforcement action to resolve interference issues

• SEO’s will additionally monitor and proactively investigate improper use of the spectrum, to keep the UK businesses and consumers “on the air.”

• Reach a good theoretical understanding of radio engineering matters

• Develop an understanding of legal and case management matters and learn to apply them practically

• Embed within operational team and develop practical skills including use of all SEO equipment

• Develop good governance practices, including H&S

Required Skills:

• Communication Skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisational Skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Presentation skills

• Administrative skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Creative

• Initiative

• Non-judgemental

• Patience

• Physical fitness

Start date:

29th August 2023

Location:

3 Positions are available, 1 at each of the following locations; Baldock, Birmingham and Warrington

This role is field based, candidates will need to be a commutable distance to Ofcom’s Edinburgh office and a full driving licence will be required upon completion of the apprenticeship. Additionally, this opportunity is not open to applicants who have an undergraduate degree in Electronical Engineering or similar.

A level:

A Level or equivalent Engineering or Stem Subject (Grade C or Above) Essential

A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B or Above) Essential

GCSE:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

GCSE or equivalent Stem Subject (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

Standard Benefits Package:

• Flexible benefits allowance

• Pension allowance

• 25 days' holiday

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Annual health check

• Income protection insurance

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, Ofcom will support your application to a permanent role in the organisation

• You will undertake a fully funded four-year, Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship at the University of Warwick in addition to your on-the-job work commitments, as part of the apprenticeship studies you will attend regular block releases at Warwick, with Ofcom providing travel and local accommodation

Salary:

£18,020 per annum. You will work 35 hours per week including training, Monday to Friday, typically 9am to 5pm. They also support flexible ways of working, wherever possible, to help Ofcom colleagues to work flexibly in way that supports them. The duration of the apprenticeship will be 48 months. This role is field based, candidates will need to be a commutable distance to their Edinburgh office and a full driving licence will be required upon completion of the apprenticeship. Additionally, this opportunity is not open to applicants who have an undergraduate degree in Electronical Engineering or similar.

When applying for a degree apprenticeship, you do not apply to the University via UCAS, but instead apply directly to the employer.

Please visit Ofcom Vacancies at www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/jobs to apply.

Closing date:

24th March 2023. Please be aware that if the programme becomes oversubscribed, applications can close before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Applied Professional Engineering Programme Degree ApprenticeshipLink opens in a new window

Opportunity with OfcomLink opens in a new window

As the UK regulator, their mission is to make sure communications work for everyone. Their remit covers the regulation of broadband and mobile telecoms, TV, radio, video-on-demand services, post, security and resilience of telecom networks and services, and they make sure that the radio spectrum is used in the most effective way.

Ofcom are looking for an Apprentice Spectrum Engineer. Do you want to gain an Engineering degree whilst developing practical skills and expertise across a range of technologies? Are you interested in understanding how wireless services can work together and how to facilitate new developments in technologies that we use daily? Our 4 year Level 6 Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineering degree apprenticeship programme could be the right choice for you.

The successful candidate will:

• Work closely with experienced engineers in the development of new methods to test different wireless technologies; and execute RF (radio frequency) measurements using test instruments such as signal generators and spectrum analysers

• Learn how to perform detailed analysis of results using software tools such as Python, MATLAB, SQL, etc; this will allow you to develop software coding and visualisation skills

• Occasionally participate in field measurements further across the country, working closely with colleagues in Assurance and Compliance roles

• Build a strong base of technical knowledge and progressively take on more complex projects

• Engage in short term secondments to other Engineering related areas of the organisation; these include Spectrum Authorisation, Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) and Licensing

• You will undertake a fully funded four-year, Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship at the University of Warwick in addition to your on-the-job work commitments, as part of the apprenticeship studies you will attend regular block releases at Warwick, with Ofcom providing travel and local accommodation

Required Skills:

• Communication Skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisational Skills

• Customer care skills

• Problem solving skills

• Presentation skills

• Administrative skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Creative

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

• Patience

• Physical fitness

Start date:

29th August 2023

Location:

Baldock

Due to the location of this role and the need to travel between different sites a full driving licence is required. Additionally, this opportunity is not open to applicants who have an undergraduate degree in Engineering or similar. If you have an Engineering degree and are interested in joining Ofcom, please consider graduate scheme or other roles within Ofcom.

A level:

A Level or equivalent Engineering or Stem Subject (Grade C or Above) Essential

A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B or Above) Essential

GCSE:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

GCSE or equivalent Stem Subject (Grade C/5 or Above) Essential.

Standard Benefits Package:

• Flexible benefits allowance

• Pension allowance

• 25 days’ holiday

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Annual health check

• Income protection insurance

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, Ofcom will support your application to a permanent role in the organisation

Salary:

£18,020 per annum. You will work 35 hours per week including training, Monday to Friday, typically 9am to 5pm. They also support flexible ways of working, wherever possible, to help Ofcom colleagues to work flexibly in way that supports them. The duration of the apprenticeship will be 48 months Due to the location of this role and the need to travel between different sites a full driving licence is required.

When applying for a degree apprenticeship, you do not apply to the University via UCAS, but instead apply directly to the employer.

Please visit Ofcom Vacancies at www.ofcom.org.uk/about-ofcom/jobs to apply.

Closing date:

24th March 2023. Please be aware that if the programme becomes oversubscribed, applications can close before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Degree ApprenticeshipLink opens in a new window

Opportunity with Adept

Adept is a dynamic, well established civil and structural engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for the delivery of complex and specialist projects. We work nationally to provide innovative, sustainable and cost-effective solutions to our clients within the construction industry. Our expert teams focus on delivering high quality customer services from our offices in Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and London.

We are recruiting a Civil Engineering Apprentice to join our busy design team of chartered civil and structural engineers, whilst working towards the BEng Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Warwick. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to study and learn to contribute to the built environment. The typical duration of this apprenticeship is 5 years.

Objectives and key responsibilities include:

• Produce civil engineering drawings using software based design tools including AutoDesk Civils 3D, Site 3D and Infodrain

• Preparation of drawings and working closely on construction plans with clients, architects, contractors and other professionals

• Preparation of information for inclusion in Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Impact Assessments

• Developing design ideas using Building Information Modelling (BIM) software

• Managing project directions, drawing management and paper filing system’s ensuing all work complies with company procedures and standards

• Preliminary Civil/Structural design works under supervisions of engineers

• Collaborate with the rest of the Civils team in the delivery of outputs to agreed deadlines

• Liaise with the client and design teams on active projects and to manage and procure deliverables on time

• Careful management of project time recording

• Work effectively within a team and contribute ideas concisely

• Liaise with clients confidently through effective communication and collaboration

• Attend Design Team Meetings

• Run the day to day workings of a project with assistance from the Principal Engineer/Director of the team

• The candidate will receive relevant training to use software needed to design and deliver a project successfully

Desired Skills:

• Excellent communication, mathematics and IT skills

• Good literacy skills

• Ability to work independently without the need for close supervision

• Required to work to deadlines, with good time management skills

• Organised and have good attention to detail

Personal qualities

• An interest in civil and structural engineering and a desire to pursue this as career

• Reliable and enthusiastic

• Must be ambitious and willing to learn under supervision

• Based within a busy environment, candidates will be expected to work using their own initiative

• Must have a methodical approach to new tasks and problems

• A helpful and friendly approach is essential

• A team player

Start date:

4th September 2023

Location:

London

A level:

AAA grades at A level, to include Mathematics and a Physical Science. Applicants without A level Mathematics will be subject to passing a Mathematics assessment.

BTEC:

BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematics or subject to passing a Mathematics assessment. BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD including the two Mathematics units, 'Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems' and 'Further Engineering Mathematics' or again will be subject to passing a Mathematics assessment.

Candidates with non-traditional qualifications:

Candidates with non-traditional qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be dependent on the employer’s recruitment process, and subject to passing appropriate assessment in Mathematics set by the University.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship there are a wealth of career opportunities for you to progress to graduate engineer and further towards senior role within our business. You will also have the opportunity to undertake further study to become a Chartered Engineer. We are an approved employer for ICE Training Scheme, able to support students and graduates towards Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Salary:

£17,000 per annum. Apprentices will be based in our London office working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and will attend week-long, residential blocks of study at the University of Warwick, supported by online learning.

When applying for a degree apprenticeship, you do not apply to the University via UCAS, but instead apply directly to the employer.

We are looking for a motivated, organised individual that will be able to manage between work and study. The candidate will be working in our London office alongside a team of engineers and technicians, with travel to the University Warwick for residential study, consisting of one-week blocks of face-to-face teaching, supported by online learning. Student accommodation is provided for the face-to-face teaching weeks. Costs of travel and accommodation for the week blocks will be supported within the role.

Please visit the Adept Careers for further information about the role . To apply for the position please email your CV and covering letter to jobs@adeptcsce.com . On your email, please state you are applying for the position in our London office. If you are currently studying and awaiting results, please include predicted grades in your CV.

Closing date:

Sunday 26th March 2023. Please be aware that if the programme becomes oversubscribed, applications can close before the stated deadline. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

 

*The details of these vacancies are provided by our employer partners and the University of Warwick does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.