Electrical Apprentice

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Join Cundall’s Belfast Electrical Apprentice program, a full-time on-site role tied to the Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Level 5) through South West College, with practical training in electrical design, cable sizing, protective device settings and software such as Amtech, SKM and Etap. You’ll contribute to sustainable power distribution and security systems while training toward IET chartership and a rewarding long-term career on UK and global projects. To apply, tailor your CV to show at least five GCSEs including English and Maths, 48 UCAS points from a STEM route, and a clear passion for engineering, teamwork and learning.

Join Our Team

Location: Belfast

Course: Foundation Degree Building Services with Sustainable Energy (Level 5)

Training Provider: South West College

Cundall’s Building Services team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

The Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

The Role You'll Play

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Electrical Engineer to join our Belfast team and learn what it takes to carry out the design of electrical services on some of the most exciting projects in the UK and worldwide.

You will assist with detailed electrical building services engineering design and analysis and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for buildings, facilities and services (electrical distribution and power generation, security and access control) all with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

You will be provided training by our expert engineers on how to perform cable sizing and protective device settings selection and shown how to use calculation software such as Amtech, SKM or Etap. 

Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with the IET, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

The Skills You'll Bring

To be considered for the role you will be required to have:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades A*-C, including English Language and Maths at Grade 4 (Grade C).
• Successful completion of an advanced diploma equating to 48 UCAS points
• Successful completion of a BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma/Sub Diploma/Certificate in a related subject equating to 48 UCAS points
• Level 3 Cambridge (OCR) Technical certificates equating to 48 UCAS points
• Completion of A-Levels equating to a minimum of 48 UCAS points, in STEM related subjects (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics)

During your studies and/or work experience to date you have developed a keen interest in engineering and/or construction. 

You have a keen interest in learning new skills and are willing to work hard to reach your goals. 

You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.

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