National Grid Engineer Training Program for A Level Leavers

Engineer Training Programme

National Grid

Description

Engineer Training Programme (a fully funded Foundation degree)

£23,500 starting salary (rising to £31,085 on completion)

Entrance qualifications – 2 A Levels / A2 Levels, grade A* – C. One subject must be Maths, Physics or Engineering. Equivalent qualifications can also be accepted, please see the website for more details.

70 vacancies nationwide – Various throughout the UK

15 different programmes available

Start date September 2013

If University isn’t a viable option for you why not consider our fully funded foundation degree development programme.

With this programme you can earn while you learn as it is a real alternative to the traditional University route or if you have already secured a degree but now want to specialise.  A permanent position from day one, a fantastic salary and a fully funded foundation degree, we even provide you with a new car to support with the travel during training, accommodation and expenses.  This is where we ‘grow our own’ engineers, making sure they – and we – have the right skills to look after our gas and electricity transmission networks both now, and well into the future. It’s been developed with Aston University, making sure we get the academic/practical mix just right and will lead to a foundation degree in either Electrical Power Engineering or Gas Transmission Engineering.

While you’re studying, you’ll be gaining experience on live projects, so that by the time you finish, you’ll be ready to start work on some of the biggest and most complex engineering challenges you’ll find in any industry. We have opportunities in a variety of different programmes, from planning and designing the new networks, constructing and maintaining our gas pipelines and electricity substations and overhead lines, to operating and controlling the gas and electricity in our control rooms.

National Grid’s job is to connect people to the energy they use. Society relies on having energy at its finger tips: it is built on it and National Grid owns and manages the grids to which many different energy sources are connected.  In Britain we run systems that deliver gas and electricity across the entire country.  In the North Eastern states of the US, we provide power directly to millions of customers.  Holding a vital position at the centre of the energy system, National Grid joins everything up.

There has never been a better time to join the power industry. National Grid is investing £16bn through to 2015, delivering major projects that will secure the energy supply for future generations. Beyond that, today’s new recruits will help National Grid define how they meet the considerable energy challenges in the decades to come.

At National Grid we’re passionate about our “grow our own strategy” and our suite of GCSE to degree level career path development programmes.  It’s little wonder that they are recognised for excellence and innovation – after all, we’ve been running some for well over 20 years – so they are some of the best you’ll find anywhere.

Once you complete your Foundation Degree, you will be a qualified engineer, with the specialist expertise needed to work on our extensive power systems portfolio.  Depending on your interests, you could be involved in anything from designing the route of a new overhead line cable or gas pipelines to actually going out on site and fixing a fault on a substation or gas compressor.

There is a great support network available and recruiting people from their local communities is important to us so that you are supported from home as well.  Don’t be deceived, this is an unbelievable career path for females offering the opportunity to work in teams both in an office environment and out on site at our facilities.  You’ll be spending a significant amount of your time during your training at our Nottinghamshire facility which hosts a 60 bedroom lodge.

Register your interest on-line today and apply in full from the 1st October 2012

http://www.nationalgridcareers.com/Development-Opportunities/

You’ll need to be proactive through the recruitment process – apply early for these fantastic opportunities.

Civil Engineering Apprenticeships with Bam Nuttall applications now open

Careers Mail May Edition 2013

BAM Nuttall Apprenticeships The application window for BAM Nuttall’sAdvanced Apprenticeships in Civil Engineering opens 1st May 2013. BAM Nuttall is a dynamic company offering a full range of civil engineering services, delivering technically challenging and complex construction projects. From day one BAM Nuttall apprentices will work with an experienced team, making an instant contribution to the running of £multi-million projects. Visit the BAM Nuttall Apprenticeships webpage

Train to become a Civil Engineer or Quantity Surveyor A career with BAM Nuttall is a great opportunity for school leavers, giving them training, freedom and involvement in all aspects of a project at the earliest stage. BAM Nuttall Apprenticeships give learners the opportunity to train as either a Civil Engineer or a Quantity Surveyor. The qualification and site placement is tailored to each apprentice and after 2 – 3 years they will gain a nationally recognised qualification ready to begin their career. Download the BAM Nuttall Apprenticeship Flyer (4.6MB)

Entry Requirements To apply for an Advanced Apprenticeship with BAM Nuttall, applicants will need to meet the following entry requirements: • Be aged between 16 – 23 • Have a minimum of 4 GCSE’s (Grade A* – C) including Maths, English, Science Qualifications and Training All BAM Nuttall apprentices will receive the following qualifications and training: • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations • Additional practical and technical training, designed to give learners a more detailed understanding of civil engineering or quantity surveying Further Information The Apprenticeship starts in October 2013. Apprentices will attend Stephenson College in Leicestershire for their first college block. After four months at college apprentices will be ready to start their first site placement. Then, in the second year on the Apprenticeship Programme apprentices will attend college in two shorter blocks. The Apprenticeship Programme has a strong culture within BAM Nuttall and they hold regular development workshops and social events.

 

How to Apply Students can apply for the BAM Nuttall Apprenticeship Programme from 1st May 2013. From this date applicants will need to visit the BAM Nuttall Apprenticeship webpagewhere they’ll see a link to the online application form. For applications to be considered, a CV (in Word format) will need to be uploaded with the application. In the meantime, if you have any questions regarding the programme or applying please contact Marika Alakare by calling 01276 854610 or alternatively you can send an email to marika.alakare@bamnuttall.co.uk.

Science and Engineering Summer School at the University of Surrey

YEAR 12 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SUMMER SCHOOL

When?

Wednesday 3 July 2013 to Friday 5 July 2013

Where?

University of Surrey

Open to:

Public

Admission information:

As places are limited, priority will be given to students from currently under-represented groups in higher education. These include, for example, students with no immediate history of higher education in their family, students in care, travellers, or students with any disability. These criteria will be taken into account during the selection process.

The Summer School is aimed at students who have a genuine interest in science or engineering and would like to explore the opportunities and potential of studying the subject at university.

Brief Outline of Course

You will be able to choose from a range of science and engineering subjects. Each session will emphasise hands-on group work, as well as providing students with the opportunity to explore their own skills and talents. *Subject areas offered include:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computing
• Electronic Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Engineering
• Nutrition
• Physics

* Please note that these are subject to availability.
Sessions will also be provided on how to apply to university and Student Finance.

Social Activities

Our social events aim to give students an idea of what university life is really like. Previous activities have included watching new film releases, sports activities, Ten Pin Bowling, Karaoke and Disco nights.

Science and Engineering Summer School Information Sheet (193.87KB – Requires Adobe Reader)

 

Science and Engineering Summer School Application Form (577.94KB – Requires Adobe Reader)

 

For further details:

Sally Cook
Widening Participation Support Officer
Widening Participation and Outreach
University of Surrey
Senate House
Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH
T: 01483 682010
E: s.f.cook@surrey.ac.uk