Design Engineer - Degree Apprenticeship
Westwell Developments Ltd, Larkfield, Kent
Design Engineer - Degree Apprenticeship
£25,000 a year
Westwell Developments Ltd, Larkfield, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 6 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Larkfield, Kent
Full Job Description
Introduction
This is a prestigious Degree Apprenticeship that combines high-level academic study with elite practical training. You will spend one day a week at the University of Greenwich and four days gaining hands-on experience at our facilities, working on large-scale engineering projects that keep British industry moving.
About the Employer
As a long-established, family-owned business, we have spent nearly a century delivering bespoke engineering excellence across diverse sectors—from Power and Sub-sea Cables to the unique challenges of Zoos and Theme Parks.
What You'll Do
The Opportunity
Are you looking to build a career in the "heavy" side of engineering? HW, a leader in heavy engineering and bespoke fabrication, is seeking an ambitious Apprentice Design Engineer to join our specialist team.
Your Role
As an Apprentice Design Engineer, you will bridge the gap between a concept and a finished project. Your responsibilities will include:
Engineering Design: Using CAD software to create technical drawings for heavy fabrications and machinery components.
Problem Solving: Developing design solutions for "In-Situ" engineering—creating tools and parts that allow repairs to happen on-site without dismantling entire machines.
Workshop Collaboration: Working closely with our designers, fabricators and machinists to ensure designs are practical for manufacture and installation.
Project Documentation: Maintaining accurate technical records and compliance data for safety-critical projects.
Training Outcome
Transitioning from a Design Engineer to a Project Manager (PM) requires pivoting from purely technical design to managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholders. The typical progression moves from Design Engineer → Project Engineer → Design Manager → Project Manager.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - C/4
- Essential - A Level - Mathematics and a Science or Technology - 112 UCAS Points
Course Information
Course: Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Level: 6
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Degree
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH