Civil Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship

Summary

Mott Macdonald are actively recruiting for individuals interested in joining us as Civil Engineers working on some of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK. We are keen to attract those with a passion for engineering, attention to detail and technical skills to help our projects teams shape the future.

Annual wage

£17,850 a year

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Mott Macdonald offer a host of employee benefits you can join up to once employed. Additionally we have regular pay reviews and a company profit share in March of each year (subject to availability)

Training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (working hours may vary). Most employees within Mott Macdonald will usually work 2 days from our offices and 3 days at home (this may vary).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

A central part of the job is learning and using 2D and 3D software; Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages such as Revit and AutoCAD to create technical drawings, models and designs
Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to support the delivery of civil engineering projects
Plan, carry out and manage your own work in line with quality assurance procedures
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to improve performance
The role will include working closely with senior colleagues to develop and learn new skills
Working on 3D BIM models and producing high quality models and drawings
Working closely with members of the design team and engineers to help produce drawings, designs and BIM models
Understanding, reading and producing CAD drawings
Updating drawings and models based on comments from senior designers
Assist in preparing the designs, specifications, etc, for projects
Co-ordinating with the other disciplines like architects, surveyors, contractors, etc.
Presenting design information in project meetings
Aiding in the production of clear and well-presented presentations, reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation
Assessing, testing and implementing innovative new software
Maintaining records and registers of deliverables
Operating in accordance with the Company's health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Where you’ll work

Stoneham Place

Stoneham Lane

Southampton

SO50 9NW

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

SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON

Your training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems

Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems

Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems

Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts

Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems

Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used

Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation

Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation

Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks

Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work

Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans

Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes

Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales

Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions

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

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

Your training plan

This training will be delivered in partnership with a local College on day release
Completion of this Level 4Civil engineering senior technician apprenticeship will award you with a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (603/1217/8) as well as the opportunity to progress to higher level qualifications and apply for industry body membership

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Science (grade 4 or C)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical

Other requirements

Please note this role may require travel outside of the home location. Travel costs, accommodation and food will be provided where needed by the company

About this company

We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

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

It is expected that upon completion apprentices will progress and undertake the Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Andrew Challis

earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

+442087742173

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281529.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 31 December

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly on our page where you will set up your account, complete our online application form and complete an online assessment test.

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