We spoke Alex Dennis, Quality Apprentice working for Balfour Beatty Vinci Can you describe your role in a few words? My work involves assuring quality is maintained over the HS2 project – so making sure we meet all of the requirements by completing audits, to ensure the project is meeting Read more…
We spoke to Matarr Njie, an Apprentice Engineer working for Balfour Beatty Vinci Can you describe your role in a few words? I can describe my role as very interesting. At the moment I am working on understanding procedures, methodologies, and engineering as a whole, whilst working collaboratively within an Read more…
We spoke to Blessings Nhira, a trainee supervisor working for Balfour Beatty Vinci Can you describe your role in a few words? In my Trainee role, I am expected to participate in the control of Health and Safety, Environment and Quality standards on-site, monitoring performance and making recommendations for improvement. Read more…
We spoke to Callum Hughes, a Quality Apprentice working for Balfour Beatty Vinci Can you describe your role in a few words? My role is to provide assurance to the customer and make sure all of their requirements are met. I do this by using a method called Root Cause Read more…
Our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network is made up of apprentices and graduates from across the HS2 project and its contractors, and the wider HSR industry. The network provides the opportunity for networking, meeting other apprentices and sharing experiences and best practice. The network’s Podcast Series – called High Speed Tales gives apprentices the Read more…
We spoke to Ben Duncumb, a Demolition Apprentice working for Keltbray: Can you describe your role in a few words? I am learning new methods for demolition, including how things are done correctly and to high industry standards. What were you doing prior to this? Prior to my apprenticeship I Read more…
We spoke to Samuel McCabe, a Mechanical Design and Engineering Apprentice working in Wolverhampton for Alstom: Can you describe your role in a few words? I carry out design for refurbishment and modernisation of trams and trains. What were you doing prior to this? Prior to my apprenticeship I attended Read more…
We spoke to Obedience Aruna, a Graduate Engineer working for Telent in Leicester: Can you describe your role in a few words? As contractors for Network Rail Telecom we deliver the renewal of legacy telecommunications equipment by designing new IP infrastructure producing both high and low level designs. What were Read more…
We spoke to Selina Hearne, an Apprentice Communications Engineer working for Telent in Birmingham. Can you describe your role in a few words? I work on the upgrade, development, installation and maintenance of various forms of communication, information, infrastructure and safety systems within the rail industry. What were you doing Read more…
We spoke to Matthew Lewis, a Level 3 rail engineering apprenticeship based in London, and working for Thales UK. Can you describe your role in a few words? I’m a first year apprentice learning about rail engineering, which is giving me insight into Thales as a company, the telecoms sector Read more…