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Earn. Learn. Qualify.
Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council! 

Why choose Durham County Council?

• We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement – find out more information here. https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion
• We encourage a great work/life balance!  Many of our roles operate under our ‘hybrid working’ policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working. 
• We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us.
• We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer!  
• As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace. 

Durham County Council is a fantastic place to work but if you need convincing, we’ve asked some of our apprentices to share their own stories at below. You can also hear from John Hewitt, our Chief Executive, and how his career started with an apprenticeship.
https://www.durham.gov.uk/apprenticeships

Degree Apprentice Building Services Design Engineer
Do you want to shape the future of buildings and have an eye for detail? Then this apprenticeship could be ideal for you!

As an Apprentice Building Services Design Engineer you will learn the principles of building services, you will help deliver projects, draw and scale plans, research, analyse and review building data, learn to write specifications, develop skills in the use of computer aided design (CAD), initially assist and then as your experience develops work towards leading on the delivery of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team and be paid to receive on the job learning and support whilst undertaking an accredited educational course.

Your place of study will be Teesside University where you will undertake the Building Service Degree course (link below). On completion you will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). The BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship) degree awarded upon successful completion of this apprenticeship is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the academic requirements for CEng registration.
https://www.tees.ac.uk/undergraduate_courses/engineering_&_construction/beng_(hons)_building_services_engineering_(degree_apprenticeship).cfm 

What qualification will I gain?
You will study towards the Building Services Engineer Level 6 standard with Teeside University. 
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0372-v1-1 

What will I need?
You must have GCSE English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) and have or expect to achieve Level 3 qualifications meeting 96 UCAS points one of which must be Mathematics or an equivalent, also good communication and ICT skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Please look at the attached person specification to check that you meet the essential criteria.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed. 

Further information?
We encourage you to contact Gary Johnson, via email gary.johnson@durham.gov.uk if you have any questions about this opportunity.

DurhamWorks
If you are aged 16-24 living in County Durham and not in education, employment, or training, you can take advantage of the help and support available from DurhamWorks.  This dedicated programme works with you to remove any barriers preventing you from progressing.
Visit http://durhamworks.info/

Employability Durham 
If you are aged 25 and over, unemployed and live in County Durham, Employability Durham can offer you help and support to get back into work or start your own business.
Visit http://durham.gov.uk/employability

DurhamEnable
If you are 18+, have a neurodivergence or disability and fit the criteria, DurhamEnable offers dedicated Job Coaching support from pre-application to post employment. Helping disabled people get and keep the right jobs for them.
Visit http://durhamenable.info
 

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 1: £24,796

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Highways

Sector: Highways Maintenance

Job Role: Engineer