Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Whitehaven
by Arup
Job Details
Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Whitehaven
At Arup, we’re passionate about shaping a better world through innovative engineering. For over 75 years, we’ve tackled complex challenges with creativity and cutting-edge technology.
About the Apprenticeship
- Earn while you learn – gain industry-recognised qualifications while working.
- Guided support – a dedicated mentor will help develop your skills and career.
- Permanent employment – continue growing with Arup beyond your apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a university, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships have a typical duration of 3– 6 years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career
Typically, a Day Release study pattern will be offered through Bolton University for a duration of 6 years.
Your Role in Whitehaven
- Work on Nuclear industry projects and diverse engineering challenges across the North.
- Collaborate with engineers on tasks, investigations, and project work.
- Attend regular Early Careers Cohort and mentor meetings to build experience.
What You Need
✔ A-Level Grades: B or above in Maths, Physics, Chemistry (preferred), or other related subjects.
✔ Location: Must live within travelling distance of Whitehaven.
✔ Bonus: An interest in outdoor activities and exploring the Lake District.
Is This for You?
We’re looking for apprentices who are:
- Curious & creative – eager to solve real-world challenges.
- Team players – ready to share and learn.
- Passionate about impact – driven to deliver excellent work.
Start Date: September 2025
Eligibility: Right to work in the UK, continuous residency since Sept 2022. Visa (if applicable) must cover full 6-year duration.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & profit-sharing scheme.
- Private medical, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection.
- Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing.
- Work on ambitious projects with real-world impact.
About Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Owned in trust by our members, our structure allows us freedom to set our own direction and opportunities – independently. We choose work that aligns with our values, working with clients on ambitious projects that will set new standards.
Projects including the Sydney Opera House, Beijing National Stadium, Millennium Bridge and the Swiss Re Headquarters are just some of the examples where our members have used imagination, technology and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.
We offer industry leading apprenticeships across a diverse range of disciplines, which we continue to expand each year. Our apprenticeships provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace, with qualifications designed to support your career ambitions.
We are proud to regularly feature as one of the top UK employers of Apprentices. It’s a testament to our commitment to providing a solid foundation to your development.
Recruiting around 400 graduates, interns and apprentices in the UK every year, we have vacancies across Advisory, Building Services & Building Performance, Structural & Civil Engineering, Transport & Ground Engineering, Climate & Sustainability Services, Digital Services, Planning, and Energy, Water & Resources to name a few.
Whether you are at school and unsure of your next move, are looking to study a Level 7 Apprenticeship to top up an existing qualification, or simply want a change in career direction, we’re sure to have a role that interests you and complements your natural strengths.
Explore Apprentice opportunities at Arup and build a future with purpose.
How to apply
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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
