ACTEMIUM Design - Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Degree Apprentice

Location: Hybrid, based in Chorley or Whitehaven, United Kingdom

Company

Actemium Design is a national engineering design company delivering mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation, and process engineering solutions for highly regulated industries such as nuclear.

What you will do

• Support the design and development of electrical, control and instrumentation systems for nuclear energy, defence, and decommissioning projects.
• Produce electrical drawings, schematics, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Support equipment and instrumentation selection, PLC/DCS control system development, industrial network design, system testing, and commissioning.
• Contribute across the full design lifecycle, from concept and feasibility studies through detailed design and manufacture.
• Use tools and technologies including AutoCAD, Inventor, augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D printing.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team while progressively taking on greater responsibility under the guidance of experienced engineers and mentors.

Requirements

• At least 96 UCAS points, or be working towards them, from Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC, or T-Level in engineering or a related subject.
• A-Level Mathematics at Grade C, or T-Level Engineering/Technical at Merit or Distinction, or Level 3 BTEC Engineering/Technical at Merit or Distinction.
• Interest in electrical engineering, control, instrumentation, and practical engineering problem-solving.
• Eligibility for applicable SC Security Check clearance may be required for certain roles; eligibility can be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency history.

Nice to have

• One or more qualifications or subjects in Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Business, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Engineering, Further Mathematics, or another STEM-related area.

Culture & Benefits

• Combine academic study with hands-on workplace experience and graduate with a Level 6 BEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Receive support from experienced engineers and mentors, with further development towards professional registration through the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Access further learning and development opportunities, including postgraduate study.
• Benefits include professional membership fees, a staff benefits package, and social and charity fundraising events.
• Modern offices are available, including an on-site gym at the Chorley head office.

Hiring process

• Complete the End Point Assessment in the final year to demonstrate competence and readiness for professional practice.
• Applications close Monday 18 January 2027.