Apprentice Welding Engineer

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Welding Engineer to join our Technical Assurance Team within our Energy business, where we design, build and maintain critical national infrastructure on behalf of the UK's gas transmission and distribution network owners.

About the Employer

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

• Utility Infrastructure – Our team of specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. 
• Social Infrastructure - Our team of specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.  

What You'll Do

Working alongside experienced Welding Engineers and Technical Assurance professionals, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Welding Engineer in the UK energy infrastructure sector. You will support the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects by helping ensure welding activities, materials, fabrication and construction are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain nationally recognised engineering qualifications while developing practical experience in welding engineering, quality assurance, materials, inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), technical compliance and digital assurance within a highly regulated industry.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside our experienced Welding Engineers and Technical Assurance team, you will:

• Learn how weld engineering supports the safe delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop an understanding of welding procedures, materials, weld maps and material traceability.
• Support the preparation and management of project documentation, technical records and compliance trackers.
• Gain experience of welding inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques used to verify the quality of welded joints.
• Assist with site visits, audits and inspections to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project and industry standards.
• Learn how to identify and record quality issues, supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Receive training in digital engineering and quality assurance systems used to manage welding records, inspections and project compliance.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and quality teams while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Complete your apprenticeship programme while working towards recognised engineering qualifications, supported by experienced mentors throughout your development.

Training Outcome

You will be fully supported to continue your professional development upon completion of this programme. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 including English, Maths & Science, Tech or Eng - 4-9/A-C
• Essential - UCAS Points - must include Maths and Science or Engineering - 96

Course Information

Course: Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF GREATER MANCHESTER

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.