Apprentice Civil Engineering Site Technician

SOILSAFE LIMITED

Manchester, M4 5JA

Closes on Monday 4 November

Posted on 3 October 2024

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Summary

We are seeking a Civil Engineering Apprentice to join our growing team in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter. Here at SoilSafe we are passionate about sustainability and the environment, and are looking for the right person to help us in our mission.

Annual wage
£12,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary increase after 12 months to £14,000 Salary increase after 24 months to £15,000

Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Between 8am-5pm (depending on site/office based)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

Duties (over the duration of the apprenticeship)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out ACSW Field testing and other Field Testing.
• Prepare and review ACSW reports for review by the management.
• Review 3rd Party Ground Investigation and Remediation Strategy reports.
• Undertake the production of Materials Management Plans for movement of site materials.
• Manage and Supervise Materials Management Plans during earthworks.
• Track the movement of materials using GNSS GPS equipment.
• Carry out basic settlement analyses using proprietary software.
• Carry out basic cut and fill analyses using proprietary software.
• Fieldwork including Soil logging, sampling and environmental monitoring (air, water).
• Directing subcontractors including plant, machinery and organising transport for movement of soils.
• Writing technical reports.
• Maintaining and servicing specialist testing apparatus.
• Build and maintain

Where you’ll work

54 Oak Street

Manchester

M4 5JA

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

    • L3 Civil engineering technician Apprenticeship Standard


     

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade Grade 4/C and above)
    • Maths (grade Grade 4/C and above)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills

    Other requirements

    The role will be based both in our offices and out on site. Please be aware you will be required to work in both environments.

    About this company

    SoilSafe provide dynamic and innovative services to the Earthworks, Remediation, Waste Soils and Ground Investigation Industry. We are a growing team, located in the centre of Manchester, who are passionate about the environment.

    http://www.soilsafe.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    At SoilSafe we value training and personal development, we would look to continue to support you through further training i.e. Level 6/7 apprenticeship in your chosen field. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SOILSAFE LIMITED

    Kira Dyer

    kira.dyer@soilsafe.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280322.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 4 November

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