Project Engineer Higher Apprenticeship 2026 – Oakenshaw

Project Engineer Higher Apprenticeship 2026 – Oakenshaw

Do you want to kick start your career in engineering by helping to shape the future of modular construction?

Are you excited by the idea of seeing a fully built plantroom, riser or power module leave a factory knowing you helped to deliver it?

Do you want hands on engineering experience across design, manufacturing and quality, while earning at the same time?

If this sounds like you, join NG Bailey’s Offsite Manufacture (OSM) team at our industry leading facility in Oakenshaw, where we design and manufacture modular and prefabricated engineering solutions for some of the UK’s biggest projects - from hospitals and data centres to energy and infrastructure projects.

Every day is varied, technical and rewarding. You’ll work alongside experienced Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to help deliver modules, prefabricated plantrooms, risers, bracket packages and other OSM solutions from concept to completion.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely
• Learn from industry leading specialists
• Work daily with engineers, designers, planners and manufacturing teams in our Oakenshaw facility.
• Experience first-hand how modular M&E solutions are designed, fabricated and assembled.
• Develop strong engineering and technical skills

In your role you will:

• Learn to read and understand engineering drawings
• Understand how the different modules and packages are built from start to finish, including checking quality.
• Attend project meetings and support engineers to meet client requirements
• Help identify risks, solutions and opportunities during design and build
• Provide input for progress reporting and weekly production reviews
• Build relationships with clients, internal teams and supply chain partners
• Support quality checks in the factory and help resolve technical issues on the shop floor
• Gradually take ownership of smaller OSM packages as you progress
• Promote excellent health and safety in a manufacturing environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines
• Be proactive, organised and self-motivated
• Represent the NG Bailey values: Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence

You’ll learn how engineering solutions are built “start to finish” - not just on drawings, but physically in front of you.

We are looking for people who:

• Are curious, keen to learn and passionate about engineering
• Enjoy hands on problem solving and understanding how things are built
• Can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Work well in a team but can also take ownership when needed
• Stay organised and demonstrate excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Can follow technical instructions and work safely under pressure
• Share our values of doing work safely, responsibly and to a high standard

You will attend college on block release to complete the Level 4 Building Services Engineering Senior Technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.

Plus, have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) 2x A Levels grade C (or equivalent such as BTEC Extended Diploma, Level 3 Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship) in STEM subjects.

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.