Design/Estimating Engineer Apprenticeship Professional Sound Consultancy Ltd
Design, installation, service and maintenance of voice alarm, public address and disabled refuge systems throughout the UK. There is an opportunity for an apprentice to join the team.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£225.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm
Total hours per week: 37.50
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Expected duration
48 months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2022
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Date posted
02 Dec 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001798430
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Positions
1 available
- Liaising with customers/engineers to ascertain the project design requirements
- Interpretation of client’s specification and drawings
- Development of the design to meet standards/specification and subsequent equipment selection
- Acoustic design
- Production of detailed cost calculation documents
- Production of quotations, supporting documents and drawings (CAD)
- Understanding and discussing commercial contracts
- Designing to the legislative standards
Sales Support:
- Maintaining customer database
- Discussing submitted quotations with customers
- Supporting sales team with negotiations
- Visiting site to carry out design surveys
Technical Support:
- Production of operation and maintenance manuals
- Compilation of design material following order placement and formal handover to project team
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Good communication skills, ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Problem solving and attention to detail are extremely important in this role
- Driving licence would be desirable
- Excellent IT skills
Personal qualities
- Confident communicator, both face to face and on telephone
- Work accurately to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to effectively prioritise tasks
- Attention to detail
- Responsible attitude
- Enthusiastic
- Interest in audio
Desired qualifications
- BTEC Level 3 Electronics/Engineering desirable.
- Maths and English A*-C+ or 9-5
Future prospects
The skills developed in the role could lead to different opportunities within the business such as project management, key account manager or field engineering.
Things to consider
The role is primarily office based with some site visits to carry out surveys. The position requires long periods working on computer.
About the employer
Design, installation, service and maintenance of voice alarm, public address and disabled refuge systems throughout the UK.
Employer
Professional Sound Consultancy Ltd
http://www.profsoundconsult.com/
Address
Professional Sound Consultancy Ltd, Unit N3, Blois Meadow Business Centre, Blois Road, Steeple Bumpstead
HAVERHILL
CB9 7BN
Training
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by West Suffolk College
Contact
Sam Ridgeon sam.ridgeon@wsc.ac.uk
All apprentices will be required to achieve as a minimum:
- An employer approved Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Competence qualification
- An employer approved Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge qualification
- Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment
Apprenticeship standard
Engineering technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy then please click on the 'Apply Now' link and complete our Application Form.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Jul 2022