Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprentice

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Ramboll invite you to apply for a Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprenticeship in our Rail Systems Team, assisting the team in delivering Rail Systems design services across a wide range of projects. You will be provided full support to achieve a Level 4 qualification (Rail Engineering), typically on a week block release basis and create a solid foundation for a successful and satisfying career.

The Apprenticeship Programme Duration, Cost and Qualifications

The duration of the academic course is 4 years. The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy.

Qualifications to be awarded

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

Progression Opportunities

On completion of the Apprenticeship, there may be potential onward career progression within Rail Systems to continue to work as a Technician or study further education through apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship Course Delivery

Ramboll are intending to deliver the Apprenticeship with Elev8 Training. You would typically work for 5 days a week within your job delivery role and study would take place in week blocks approximately once every month with the provider via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and online activities combined with your own research using the library and the web. This may vary and would subject to confirmation when enrolling onto the program.

Towards the end of the apprenticeship, you will be required to complete an End Point Assessment where you will need to demonstrate that during the apprenticeship you have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Rail Systems department

As our new Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprentice, you will be part of a fast growing, dynamic team in our Frome office. You will be working with an exciting 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. You will be provided with on-the-job training and mentoring from our team of experienced, industry-leading professionals. 

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, utilising project management principles
• Understand the commercial aspects and evolution of the railway industry
• Gain knowledge of the railway system and their role within it
• Work towards gaining an IRSE Signalling Designer’s licence whilst being mentored by experienced signalling design engineers
• Perform complex analysis using computer modelling; making, reading, and interpreting technical material
• 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
• Recognise 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

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• 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
• A fully completed application 

Other qualities that may help you succeed in this role include:

• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Strong technology skills
• CAD knowledge and or experience is desirable but not essential
• The ability to communicate strongly
• Take personal responsibility for your work
• Willingness to learn and progress

Welcome to our Transport division

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

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. In your cover letter we would like you to answer one question and include details of your academic qualifications or evidence of your predicted grades if you are yet to receive them (in which case a conditional offer may be made):

1. In no more than 500 words, tell us why you are interested to work in Rail Systems and Rail Signalling Engineering Design and study for a Level 4 Apprenticeship

Deadline: 3rd June 2025