Civil Engineering Technical Apprenticeship

Summary

Join us as a Civil Engineering apprentice and from day one you will be working with an experienced team and will be able to make an instant contribution to running a multi-million pound project. As a Civil Engineering apprentice, you will be learning all about the technical, organisational and supervisory side of construction projects.

Annual wage

£20,000 a year

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Annual salary review, online retail discount platform, volunteering days, wellbeing days, professional development bonus.

Training course

Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday (40 hours per week). Working times on site vary, but are typically between 8.00am - 5.30pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

5

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

Civil Engineers are construction professionals who make up our site supervisory team. They work on infrastructure projects such as roads, rail and nuclear. Our Civil Engineering Apprentices work predominantly outdoors, turning site plans into reality.

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will work with an experienced team of Engineers, who will support your learning in:

Using specialist equipment to set out works accurately from drawings
Delivering safety briefings to site visitors and subcontractors
Managing Health and Safety, Quality and Environment on site
Using the latest digital technology to mitigate risks on projects
Work closely with out skilled workforce
Using creative and logical thinking to solve problems

Where you’ll work

Hinkley Point

Bridgwater

TA5 1TP

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

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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
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

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million-pound projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

Our 5-year technical apprenticeship starts at level 4, where you will work towards a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4) in Civil Engineering and a HNC in your chosen subject. You will also work towards a professional qualification with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Upon successful completion of the 2-year Level 4 programme, you will then have the opportunity to progress on to a 3-year Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, gain a full honours degree and work towards Incorporated membership of the ICE.

More training information

Our Civil Engineering apprenticeship is delivered by Leeds College of Building on a block release basis with accommodation provided.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 x GCSE's (grade 9 - 4 (A*-C))
English Language (grade 4 (C) or above)
Maths (grade 5 (B) or above)

A Level in:

2x STEM subjects or (grade Pass)

T Level in:

Construction, Surveying & Planning (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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical

Other requirements

Due to the project nature of our business, Apprentices must be willing to travel and stay away from home when necessary As some of our projects are in remote areas, we also require all applicants to hold or be working towards gaining a full UK driving license before September 2025

About this company

At BAM we imagine, create, and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we have dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work, and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow and that is why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It is how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society working collaboratively with our partners. We have 6500 employees and work in Construction, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management and Site Solutions. When you work at BAM, safety is unconditional. It comes before profit. We take responsibility for ourselves and each other, and towards society at large. Onsite, on the road, at home and at the office. Don’t just take our word for it, we’re an award-winning company too, for a third year in a row we are positioned in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100! Employers to work for.

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After this apprenticeship

At BAM we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 4 apprenticeship, you will receive a promotion and the opportunity to progress on to our Degree programme.

After completing the full 5 year programme with BAM most of our apprentices have their full Degree, Incorporated membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers and are earning in excess of £30,000 + company car / allowance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

earlycareersuk@bam.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290203.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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Company’s application instructions

https://jobs.bam.com/job-invite/20925/

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