Trainee Engineer (Mechanical) Apprenticeship

Below are some of the activities you will be involved in:

Learn how to plan and undertake the project workload and allocate specific tasks to other appointed individual personnel associated with the project in conjunction with directions from the Project Leadership tea Assist in ensuring the projects are operating in and efficient and profitable manner Understand the preparation of operational project programmes in line with main project programme and identify labour and material procurement deadlines Undertake the required tasks to ensure identified deadlines are met and monitor on a daily or weekly basis as appropriate Learn how to prepare major material and master material procurement schedules and identify and check proposed procurement dates are in line with the appropriate programme dates, ensure materials and equipment are available on site at the prescribed time Understand how estimates are created and packaged up at tender stage. To be able to create sub contract packages from this and compare responses back to the tender position, identifying any change or gaps in scope Arrange and attend sub-contract reviews, meetings and appointments and liaise with project surveyor as necessary Gain knowledge of reviewing and interpreting proposed designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with our obligations and appropriateness to the required function and recognised standards Develop a deep knowledge of health and safety, making sure others and yourself go home safely everyday Learn how to interpret technical information in specifications, appropriate standards and regulations

Training:
Block release learning at Leeds College of Building (1 week attendance every 5 weeks) Regular progress reviews to discuss expected progress v actual progress/interventions/additional support

Training Outcome:
Ongoing employment Further learning and development opportunities and continuous growth within the engineering function

Employer Description:

Dalkia Engineering deliver mechanical and electrical technical solutions across the UK’s built environment from initial design to project completion. Harnessing a value-engineering approach across our projects, we optimise your environment to deliver cost savings and carbon efficiency.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with one hour for a lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Works well under pressure