Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer - Stowmarket
NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED
Stowmarket (IP14 5AH)
Closes in 6 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
Posted on 28 January 2026
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Summary
Join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation who bring to life the next nuclear power station, EHV/HV electric substation, Renewable energy plant, hospital, or school. Maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own way by being involved in the development of a new Battery storage plant, or battery factory.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - shifts between 07:00-17:30pm dependent on project.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Design mechanical and electrical drawings as per the project requirements using British/IEC Electrical Network Association (ENA) standards and practices.
- Deliver the best value design solutions with the support of the engineering and design team.
- Support the design lead and project teams in all aspects of design work.
- Learn to undertake the technical review process and identify potential issues and solutions.
- Learn to use specific software such as AutoCAD, CYMCAP, DigSilent Power Factory, PLS CAD, CDEGS, etc. to carry out your role in accordance with your discipline.
- Communicate and build relationships with operational and project teams.
- Understand the cost of projects and play your part in managing the design costs.
- Understand the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), Electrical safety/ ESQCR regulations, building/building wiring regulations and legislation to ensure the design of a project meets legal compliance.
Where you'll work
Unit 11
Charles Industrial Estate
Stowmarket
IP14 5AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Training course
Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
- Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
- Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
Training schedule
You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in-house training and development in Leeds and Stowmarket as part of the programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above)
- Other (grade C/4 or above)
- Other (grade C/4 or above)
- Science (grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
- Other subject (grade C or above)
- Other subject (grade C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
- Work at our offices and undertake site visits.
- Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
- Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
- Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.
About this employer
NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.
https://www.ngbailey.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension and employer contribution.
- Personal Wellbeing/Volunteer days.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym memberships.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company. If you successful gain a permanent position there are many opportunities to advance your career.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009901.
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Closes in 6 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
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