Apprentice Civil Engineer (Ref ROL-0002-24)

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in the built environment to start a career in Civil Engineering. Civil engineers plan, design & manage large construction projects. This particular opportunity will be working on a large redevelopment site.

Annual wage: £16,380 a year
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Training course: Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
45 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 November
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in design in the built environment to start a career in Civil Engineering.

Civil engineers plan, design and manage large construction projects. This particular opportunity will be working with on a large scale redevelopment site in central Stevenage.

In this role you can expect to:

Under instruction/supervision, provide dimensional control for the project from primary survey stations. This includes grid-lines, datum’s and offsets where required
Assist senior engineer on site with setting up instrument, recording datum, levels and other key information
Assist the project management team in the delivery of Health, Safety & Environment presentations
Complete as-built surveys under direction from the project management team
Following instruction, understand the basics of digital information systems
Complete an individual daily diary and write up progress reports
Order concrete and work out quantities
Be aware of and understand the basics of method statements and risk assessments
Issue reports to supervising engineers
Assist other functions where required. i.e. completing progress marked up drawings for the planning department
Take immediate corrective action in relation to any safety risks they observe and inform/seek support from a supervisor or colleague who has a greater level of experience
Work collaboratively with Engineers and gain experience from those around them
Be responsible for maintaining & testing of the instruments and equipment under their care at all times

Where you’ll work

The Icon Building

Lyton Way

Stevenage

Hertfordshire

SG1 3FG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process

Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions

Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology

Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation

Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice

Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability

Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations

Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects

Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data

Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information

Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Standard and receive regular off the job training sessions by means of regular online sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any (grade 4/C)
Any (grade C/4)
English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)
Science (grade C/4)
CSCS (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Placement will be offered only after successful pass of a Drugs & Alcohol test. Due to working hours only applicants aged 18+ can be considered for this position.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There is opportunity to progress into full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603 972286

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278285.

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Closes in 31 days (Wednesday 30 October)

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