HS2 delivers economic growth HS2 is essential for regeneration and job creation, as well as improving Britain’s international competitiveness – all of which bring higher levels of economic productivity and growth. HS2 can transform Midlands and Northern cities by effectively bringing them ‘closer’ to each other. This will make it Read more…
Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across our membership. The network is designed to connect apprentices from across HS2 and its contractors, and the wider HSR industry – providing apprentices with opportunities for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best Read more…
We spoke to Muhammad Isa, a Signalling Engineering Apprentice at Alstom. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a multi-disciplinary apprentice engineer who interfaces across the different disciplines on railway signalling renewal/enhancement projects to ensure safe and on-time delivery. What were you doing prior to your Read more…
We spoke to Ollie Marshall, a Project engineering Apprentice at Alstom. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am a Project Engineering Apprentice gaining experience on railway signalling projects within Alstom. I am currently working on the Cambridge Re-Signalling Project (C3R), and also supporting the Contractor’s Engineering Read more…
We spoke to Megan McCreadie, a Project Controls Degree Apprentice with Atkins Can you describe your role in a few words? I work as a Project Support Officer (PSO) so communicate daily with the framework manager and project managers on a range of projects. I also Project Manage four of Read more…
We spoke to Eliska Ghisoni-O’Donnell, a Project Controls Degree Apprentice with Atkins Can you describe your role in a few words? I’m currently working on major projects mostly assisting my Project Managers with financial aspects of the work. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was studying in Read more…
We spoke to Tom Pryce, Apprentice Railway Engineering Technician with Alstom Can you describe your role in a few words? Learning operational activities around maintaining trains including 5 Car Bi-Mode, 7 Car EMU’s and Class 390 tilting fleet. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was completing A Read more…
We spoke to Saeda Maihanwal, Supply Chain Apprentice at Alstom Can you describe your role in a few words? Working in all sectors of the supply chain network including, expediting, procurement, sourcing, warehousing and sales. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was completing my GCSE and A Read more…
We spoke to Billy Gamov, an Engineering Apprentice with Alstom Can you describe your role in a few words? I assist senior colleagues with process tools and management, while designing, developing and testing technical signalling systems using specialised software. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was at Read more…
We spoke to Evan Forrest, Civil Engineering Apprentice with AECOM Can you describe your role in a few words? I’m learning the industry, largely using CAD to produce proformas and defect drawings for various infrastructure. What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship? I was at college studying a one Read more…