ACTEMIUM Design - Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – 2026 Entry

VINCI – Whitehaven, England, United Kingdom

Apply for the ACTEMIUM Design - Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship – 2026 Entry role at VINCI. This apprenticeship will challenge you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth.

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• You will work as part of our multi-discipline engineering team delivering projects spanning nuclear, new build energy generation, defence and decommissioning sectors and other regulated industries, gaining experience at all phases of the design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design for manufacture.
  
• You will be involved in the planning and execution of engineering and design activities, producing engineering drawings, documentation and calculations using tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, AR, VR, 3D printing etc.
  
• You will study towards a Level 6 Degree qualification whilst gaining valuable work experience and earning a salary.
  

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• Mentorship – Learn from passionate, highly skilled engineers who will guide you every step of the way.
  
• Cutting‑edge technologies – You will be trained on the same tools used by top engineers worldwide.
  
• Diverse learning opportunities – Hands‑on workshops, real‑world projects, mentorship and classroom instruction.
  
• Great team – A supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
  
• Competitive salary progression – Earnings grow as you hit key milestones.
  

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• You’re fascinated by design, CAD, and how things work.
  
• You have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  
• You’re a team player with solid communication abilities.
  
• You’re eager to contribute to electrical or mechanical design in a real engineering environment.
  
• You will have (or be working towards) the minimum entry requirement of 96 UCAS points, A’ Levels including a mathematical‑based subject and a science/engineering subject, or equivalent Level 3 qualification. You will also have five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths and a Science at Grade 5 and above.
  

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• Apply with CV and cover letter.
  
• Selected candidates will be invited to complete online aptitude/behaviour tests.
  
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend one of our Assessment Days in Spring term 2026.
  
• Our closing date is 31 st January 2026.
  

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of shortlisted applicants.

Due to the nature of our work, some roles require applicants to be able to achieve and maintain security clearance criteria. This may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting – clearance levels – GOV.UK.

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